Tithe barn

England
List entry 1002094
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Tithe barn is a medieval agricultural building located in Gloucestershire, England. The structure dates from the medieval period and represents the type of large-scale storage facility constructed to house tithes—the portion of agricultural produce owed to the Church or to lay lords. Such barns are characteristic of medieval estate management and demonstrate the economic organisation of the period. The building survives as a notable example of medieval vernacular architecture and continues to serve as evidence of the agricultural systems that underpinned medieval English society.

Tithe barn is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1002094. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Tithe barn?

Tithe barn is a medieval agricultural building located in Gloucestershire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1002094.

Who is responsible for protecting Tithe barn?

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 1002094.

What other scheduled monuments are near Tithe barn?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Spoonley Wood Roman villa (6.9 km), Wadfield Roman villa (7.4 km), Belas Knap long barrow 600m ESE of Hill Barn Farm (8 km).

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