Tithe barn

England
List entry 1003470
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Tithe Barn is a medieval agricultural building located in Yorkshire, England. The structure dates from the medieval period and represents an important example of the type of large-scale storage and processing buildings that were essential to the functioning of ecclesiastical estates and manorial economies. As a tithe barn, it would have been used to collect and store the portion of agricultural produce owed to the Church as tithe payments, demonstrating the significant economic role of the clergy in medieval rural communities. The building's design and construction reflect the practical requirements of grain storage and the substantial investment made by religious institutions in their agricultural infrastructure.

Tithe barn is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1003470. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Tithe barn?

Tithe Barn is a medieval agricultural building located in Yorkshire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1003470.

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 1003470.

What other scheduled monuments are near Tithe barn?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Moated monastic grange 300m south west of Winsetts Farm (2 km), World War I acoustic mirror 335m north east of Kilnsea Grange (2.8 km).

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