Tithe barn

England
List entry 1006313
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Tithe Barn is a medieval agricultural building located in Berkshire, England. The structure dates from the medieval period and served as a storage facility for tithes collected from local agricultural production, reflecting the economic relationship between the Church and rural communities during this era. The barn's physical form exemplifies the substantial stone or timber-framed construction typical of such institutional buildings, designed to accommodate large quantities of grain and other produce. As a scheduled ancient monument, the Tithe Barn represents an important surviving example of medieval ecclesiastical infrastructure and agrarian management.

Tithe barn is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1006313. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Tithe barn?

Tithe Barn is a medieval agricultural building located in Berkshire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1006313.

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 1006313.

What other scheduled monuments are near Tithe barn?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Watchfield Anglo-Saxon cemetery (3.8 km), Medieval settlement remains immediately south east of Fresden Farm (4.5 km), Medieval settlement and associated ridge and furrow south-west of Eastrop Farm (5.9 km).

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