Tithe barn

England
List entry 1004905
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 served the practical function of storing agricultural produce, particularly grain tithes collected for the Church or local manor. As a tithe barn, it represents an important example of medieval rural ecclesiastical and manorial economy, demonstrating how surplus agricultural wealth was organised and stored in the countryside. The building survives as evidence of the commercial and religious structures that underpinned medieval English rural society.

Tithe barn is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1004905. 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 1004905.

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 1004905.

What other scheduled monuments are near Tithe barn?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Mote Hill: a moated site, two fishponds and part of an adjacent field system 500m west of Nun Appleton Hall (2.4 km), Roman villa (2.6 km), World War II airfield defences at RAF Church Fenton (2.6 km).

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