Scheduled MonumentsScotlandFoulden Old Tithe Barn

Foulden Old Tithe Barn

Scotland
HES SM90148
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Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

Foulden Old Tithe Barn is a substantial stone-built agricultural structure located in Berwickshire, in the Scottish Borders. The barn dates from the medieval period and served as a tithe barn, used to store a portion of the agricultural produce owed to the church as a form of tax. Its construction reflects the importance of cereal cultivation and ecclesiastical landholding in the region during the Middle Ages. The building survives as a testament to the economic organisation of medieval rural Scotland and the physical infrastructure supporting both agricultural surplus and religious institutions.

Foulden Old Tithe Barn is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM90148. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Foulden Old Tithe Barn?

Foulden Old Tithe Barn is a substantial stone-built agricultural structure located in Berwickshire, in the Scottish Borders. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM90148.

Who is responsible for protecting Foulden Old Tithe Barn?

Foulden Old Tithe Barn is a Scheduled Ancient Monument, legally protected by Historic Environment Scotland — the body responsible for designating and safeguarding heritage sites in Scotland. The official designation reference is SM90148.

What other scheduled monuments are near Foulden Old Tithe Barn?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Witches Cleuch, fort 430m ENE of Chesterfield (2.2 km), Camphill settlement (4.5 km), Monastic site identified as St Leonard's Nunnery (5.6 km).

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