Tithe barn

England
List entry 1003895
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Tithe Barn is a medieval agricultural building located in Northamptonshire, England. The structure dates from the medieval period and served as a storage facility for tithes—the agricultural produce collected as a form of tax or religious obligation. As a tithe barn, it represents an important example of medieval ecclesiastical and manorial administration, demonstrating the physical infrastructure through which the Church and local landowners managed their agricultural resources. The building's survival to the present day provides valuable evidence of medieval rural architecture and economic organisation.

Tithe barn is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1003895. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Tithe barn?

Tithe Barn is a medieval agricultural building located in Northamptonshire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1003895.

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 1003895.

What other scheduled monuments are near Tithe barn?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Roman town of Irchester and preceding Iron Age settlement; including remains of the medieval hamlet of Chester on the Water (2.6 km), Roman villa (2.9 km), Ditchford Bridge (3.9 km).

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