barton
n. countable C2 Proficiency US //ˈbɑɹtən// UK //bˈɑːtən// bar·ton
n. the farmyard or storage area of a farm. It is an old word for the space where crops are kept or where farm buildings stand.
n. the courtyard or farmyard associated with a manor or farmstead; historically, the demesne lands of a manor. Often refers specifically to the area containing outbuildings and storage for produce.
The farmer gathered the equipment in the barton.
The old stone walls of the barton provided shelter for the livestock during the winter months.
While the manor house itself had been renovated, the surrounding barton retained its original medieval layout, serving as a testament to the agricultural history of the estate.
Usage
Archaic or regional in register; primarily found in British English dialects or historical literature.