Scheduled MonumentsEnglandAshleworth tithe barn

Ashleworth tithe barn

England
List entry 1004842
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

Ashleworth Tithe Barn is a late medieval agricultural building located in Ashleworth, Gloucestershire, dating to the fifteenth century. The barn is a substantial timber-framed structure of considerable length, built to store the tithes collected from the surrounding parish lands, and represents a significant example of medieval ecclesiastical agricultural architecture. Its construction reflects the wealth and organisational capacity of the Church in the late medieval period, when tithe barns served as essential storage facilities for grain and other produce owed to the clergy. The building survives today as a well-preserved testament to medieval rural economic practices and remains a notable feature of the Gloucestershire landscape.

Ashleworth tithe barn is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1004842. View the official record →

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What is Ashleworth tithe barn?

Ashleworth Tithe Barn is a late medieval agricultural building located in Ashleworth, Gloucestershire, dating to the fifteenth century. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1004842.

Who is responsible for protecting Ashleworth tithe barn?

Ashleworth tithe barn is a Scheduled Ancient Monument, legally protected by Historic England (NHLE) — the body responsible for designating and safeguarding heritage sites in England. The official designation reference is 1004842.

What other scheduled monuments are near Ashleworth tithe barn?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Tower of St Michael's Church (6.8 km), Blackfriars (6.9 km), Remains of Roman wall (6.9 km).

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