Raikes Farmhouse is a historic building in Thornton-Cleveleys, Lancashire, England. Replacing a building dating from at least 1595, the current structure was built in 1692,A History of Blackpool, the Fylde and South Wyre – Nick Moore (2018), p. 160 with a rear extension added in the 19th century. It has been designated a Grade II listed building by Historic England. The property is located on Raikes Road, just southeast of its junction with Stanah Road and Hillylaid Road.
The property was renovated sometime between 2011 and 2019, a process that removed its pebbledashing.
In 2014, a planning application was made to demolish three barns and erect six dwellings on the property, but the application was later withdrawn.14/00866/FUL – Wyre Borough Council
An 1890 Lancashire and Yorkshire Victorian railway carriage body was acquired from the farm by Poulton & Wyre Railway Society in 2023."Minutes of the 16th Annual General Meeting of the Poulton & Wyre Railway Society (PWRS) held at Wyre Council Civic Centre, Poulton-le-Fylde on Wednesday 13th September 2023 at 7.00pm" – Poulton & Wyre Railway Society
History For much of the 20th century and the early part of the 21st century, the property was owned by the Hodgkinson family. Thomas Hodgkinson died in 2008, aged 87; his wife, Eunice, died three years later. In 1905, Richard and Ann Wright were living there.
A tablet, made of sandstone, is visible on the building's right gable, with the initials "B. T. S." and the year "1692".
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See also Listed buildings in Thornton-Cleveleys
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