Tithe barn

England
List entry 1006224
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Tithe Barn is a medieval agricultural building located in Somerset, England. The structure dates from the medieval period and served as a storage facility for tithes and agricultural produce collected from the surrounding parish. The barn exemplifies the practical vernacular architecture characteristic of medieval manorial and ecclesiastical estates, demonstrating the economic infrastructure that supported both the Church and local landholding communities. As a surviving example of medieval rural building practice, it contributes to understanding the material organisation of medieval agricultural life and parochial administration.

Tithe barn is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1006224. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Tithe barn?

Tithe Barn is a medieval agricultural building located in Somerset, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1006224.

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 1006224.

What other scheduled monuments are near Tithe barn?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Market cross in the market place (4.2 km), An area of the Romano-British linear village at Fosse Lane, Shepton Mallet (4.3 km), Two bowl barrows on Barren Down, 250m north west of Princes Lodge (4.7 km).

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