Scheduled MonumentsEnglandTithe barn and gatehouse at Place Farm

Tithe barn and gatehouse at Place Farm

England
List entry 1005654
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

Tithe barn and gatehouse at Place Farm is a medieval agricultural complex located in Wiltshire. The tithe barn dates from the medieval period and served the essential function of storing tithes—produce and goods collected as ecclesiastical dues—which were rendered to the Church. The associated gatehouse forms part of the farmstead infrastructure and reflects the organised management of Church-held agricultural land during the medieval period. These structures remain significant witnesses to the economic and administrative systems that underpinned rural medieval England.

Tithe barn and gatehouse at Place Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1005654. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Tithe barn and gatehouse at Place Farm?

Tithe barn and gatehouse at Place Farm is a medieval agricultural complex located in Wiltshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1005654.

Who is responsible for protecting Tithe barn and gatehouse at Place Farm?

Tithe barn and gatehouse at Place Farm 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 1005654.

What other scheduled monuments are near Tithe barn and gatehouse at Place Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Winkelbury Hill round barrows (8.6 km), Winkelbury Hill earthworks (8.8 km), Bowl barrow in Bridmore Belt, 940m north east of Ashcombe Farm (9.2 km).

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