[2] It was built of local stone roughly squared, with Doulting ashlar dressings and a Westmorland slate roof.

[1] The barn has 12 bays with a cruck roof with double collar beams and arched wind braces.

[5] During the 1970s the barn was used as a music venue, and hosted bands such as Supertramp, Status Quo and Slade, with audiences of up to 1,500.

[6] These bands were promoted at the venue by local Wells teenagers Gordon Poole and Tony Leach.

[9][10][11] The advisory group identified a plan for improvements to the barn, including the installation of central heating and repairs to the walls and roof, estimated to cost at least £400,000 over five years.