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 Grade II listed timber-framed agricultural building located in Corscombe, Dorset. The structure dates to the medieval period, with evidence suggesting construction in the fifteenth or sixteenth century. The barn exemplifies the construction techniques and spatial arrangements typical of post-medieval farmsteads in the region, featuring timber framing characteristic of the period. As part of the wider Corscombe Court complex, the barn represents the agricultural infrastructure associated with the manor and its estates.

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 Grade II listed timber-framed agricultural building located in Corscombe, Dorset. 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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