Tithe barn

England
List entry 1003445
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 served as a storage facility for tithes and agricultural produce collected from surrounding lands, reflecting the economic importance of the Church in medieval England. As a tithe barn, it would have been owned by the Church and represents the typical architectural and functional response to the need for large-scale grain storage associated with ecclesiastical estates during the Middle Ages.

Tithe barn is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1003445. 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 1003445.

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 1003445.

What other scheduled monuments are near Tithe barn?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Settlement E of Ashtonfield (Cotswold Community) (4.7 km), Medieval cross 40m east of Holy Cross Church (5.8 km), Hall's Close: a ringwork and bailey 100m west of Kentend Farm (5.9 km).

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