Circular linhay

A circular linhay is an ancient type of structure found in England, particularly associated with Devon. Linhay (rhymes with finny), also spelt Linny, is a type of farm building with an open front and usually a lean-to roof.^[1] In Newfoundland English a linney is similar to a storage space, kitchen, or porch but as an addition to the rear of a house,^[2] and in American English it is an open, lean-to shed attached to a farmyard.^[3] Linhays were used to store hay above and shelter cattle (cattle linhay) or farm machinery (cart linhay).^[4]

Circular linhay in Braunton in Devon. This linhay is located near drained marshland. Braunton Burrows is visible in the background.

See also

• Linhay in Barn § Other farm buildings often associated with barns