Scheduled MonumentsEnglandCorscombe Court barn

Corscombe Court barn

England
List entry 1002837
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Corscombe Court barn is a medieval agricultural structure located in Dorset, England. The building is designated as an ancient monument and represents an important survival of rural vernacular architecture from the medieval period. The barn demonstrates the construction techniques and materials typical of substantial farmstead buildings in the region, reflecting the agricultural economy of the medieval manor. As a listed structure, it provides evidence of the historical development of the Corscombe estate and the farming practices that supported it.

Corscombe Court barn is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1002837. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Corscombe Court barn?

Corscombe Court barn is a medieval agricultural structure located in Dorset, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1002837.

Who is responsible for protecting Corscombe Court barn?

Corscombe Court 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 1002837.

What other scheduled monuments are near Corscombe Court barn?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Park pale in Rampisham park (4.2 km), Medieval standing cross 10m west of Broomhill Cottage (4.8 km), Bowl barrow 1km south west of Manor Farm (6.3 km).

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