Tithe barn

England
List entry 1003539
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Tithe barn is a medieval agricultural building located in Worcestershire. The structure dates from the medieval period and represents the type of large-scale storage facility that was essential to the economic and administrative operations of the church and manorial estates. Tithe barns served the practical purpose of collecting and storing the tenth part of agricultural produce owed to the parish church or religious institution, making them significant witnesses to medieval rural economy and ecclesiastical organisation. The barn's physical form and construction methods reflect the considerable resources invested in these utilitarian buildings by their religious proprietors.

Tithe barn is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1003539. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Tithe barn?

Tithe barn is a medieval agricultural building located in Worcestershire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1003539.

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 1003539.

What other scheduled monuments are near Tithe barn?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including West porch of Bengeworth Old Church (5.1 km), Evesham Abbey (remains of) (5.5 km), Deserted village of Poden (5.8 km).

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