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, the agricultural produce collected as payment to the Church or to a manorial lord. Tithe barns of this type are important surviving examples of medieval rural economy and monastic or ecclesiastical organisation, demonstrating the scale of agricultural surplus that could be accumulated and stored within a single building. The barn's physical form, typical of substantial medieval agricultural structures, reflects both the practical requirements of grain storage and the wealth and authority of the institution it served.

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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