A circular linhay is an ancient type of structure found in
England
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, particularly associated with
Devon
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Linhay (rhymes with finny), also spelt Linny, is a type of farm building with an open front and usually a lean-to roof. In
Newfoundland English a linney is similar to a storage space, kitchen, or porch but as an addition to the rear of a house, and in American English it is an open, lean-to shed attached to a farmyard. Linhays were used to store hay above and shelter cattle (cattle linhay) or farm machinery (cart linhay).
Barn Guide in Hams, England
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See also
* Linhay in
References
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Agricultural buildings in England
Round buildings
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