Fyling Old Hall Pigsty
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At Fyling Hall near Whitby there sits a most grand structure, built in 1883 by a Whitby ship owner, Squire John Barry. An homage to classical Greek architecture, one would be forgiven for thinking whoever lived within this fine abode was rolling in it. And you would be right, for this neo-classical triumph, completed in 1883 after two years of arduous work at unknown cost, was designed as a home not for humans, but for pigs.
And, no, I am not telling you porkies.
This magnificient example of the very best of animal architecture is now owned by the Landmark Trust, and is available to rent to intrepid holidaymakers - it even has a full size stone statue of a pig to remind guests of its interesting past.
Location
The Pigsty can be seen in the grounds of Fyling Hall School.