| The Pigsty | |
| Type: | former pigsty, now holiday accommodation |
| Map Relief: | yes |
| Coordinates: | 54.4237°N -0.5579°W |
| Location: | Fylingthorpe, North Yorkshire |
| Governing Body: | Landmark Trust |
| Designation1: | Grade II* listed building |
| Designation1 Offname: | Pigsty to the south of The Cottage |
| Designation1 Date: | 15 April 1988 |
| Designation1 Number: | 1148678 |
The Pigsty overlooking Robin Hood Bay in the village of Fylingthorpe, North Yorkshire, England, is a agricultural structure designed for the accommodation of pigs. It was built by the local squire, John Warren Barry of Fyling Hall. After a period of dereliction in the mid-20th century, the pigsty was acquired by the Landmark Trust in 1988. Restored, it now offers accommodation for tourists. The Pigsty is a Grade II* listed building.
The date of the building is uncertain. Historic England states 1891, while the Landmark Trust quotes from the recollections of a Matthew Hart, who worked on the construction of the pigsty and dates its commencement to 1888, and its completion in 1891. It further notes a date of 1906 carved on an internal beam in the sty, which may suggest that construction took place over a decade or more. The sty was designed as accommodation for pigs but also has elements of a folly. It was built for John Warren Barry (1851–1920) of Fyling Hall, local squire and Justice of the Peace. Barry had travelled extensively in the Mediterranean, writing a detailed work, Studies in Corsica: Sylvan and Social published in 1893, and had a strong interest in Classical buildings.
After renovation by the Landmark Trust the sty was reopened in 1991 and is available to rent.[1] The Pigsty is a Grade II* listed building.