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Medieval · Tithe Barn

Llantarnam Abbey Tithe Barn

Wales
Cadw SAM MM137
Period
Medieval
Site type
Tithe Barn
Broad class
Agriculture and Subsistence
Nation
Wales
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Overview

History & significance

Llantarnam Abbey Tithe Barn is a medieval agricultural building associated with Llantarnam Abbey, a Cistercian monastery located in Monmouthshire, Wales. The barn dates from the medieval period and served the essential function of storing tithes and agricultural produce collected by the abbey, reflecting the economic organisation of monastic estates during the High and Late Middle Ages. Constructed in the vernacular style typical of Welsh agricultural buildings, the structure demonstrates the physical infrastructure required to support both monastic communities and the manorial systems they administered. The barn survives as a significant example of medieval rural architecture and monastic land management in Wales.

Llantarnam Abbey Tithe Barn is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference MM137. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Llantarnam Abbey Tithe Barn?

Llantarnam Abbey Tithe Barn is a medieval agricultural building associated with Llantarnam Abbey, a Cistercian monastery located in Monmouthshire, Wales. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference MM137.

What period does Llantarnam Abbey Tithe Barn date from?

Llantarnam Abbey Tithe Barn dates from the medieval period, and is classified as a tithe barn. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Llantarnam Abbey Tithe Barn?

Llantarnam Abbey Tithe Barn is a Scheduled Ancient Monument, legally protected by Cadw — the body responsible for designating and safeguarding heritage sites in Wales. The official designation reference is MM137.

What other scheduled monuments are near Llantarnam Abbey Tithe Barn?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Newport Castle (4.6 km), Tredegar Fort (6.6 km), Ringwork 225m North East of Rhiwderyn (7.1 km).

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