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Bishop's tithe barn is a medieval agricultural building located in Somerset, England. The structure dates from the medieval period and served as a tithe barn, functioning to store the agricultural produce collected as tithes owed to the Church. Tithe barns of this type were essential infrastructure for diocesan and ecclesiastical estates, reflecting the economic importance of tithe collection in the medieval agrarian economy. The building represents a significant surviving example of medieval agricultural architecture and ecclesiastical property management in Somerset.
Bishop's tithe barn is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1003247. View the official record →
Bishop's tithe barn is a medieval agricultural building located in Somerset, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1003247.
Bishop's 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 1003247.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bishop's palace (3.3 km), Medieval standing cross 80m south of St Mary's Church (4.1 km), Fenny Castle Cross: a medieval wayside cross 20m north west of Castle Farm, Castle (4.5 km).
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