Scheduled MonumentsEnglandTithe barn at Court Farm

Tithe barn at Court Farm

England
List entry 1003209
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

The tithe barn at Court Farm is a medieval agricultural building located in Dorset, England. The structure dates from the medieval period and served the practical function of storing tithes, the tenth part of agricultural produce collected by the church as a form of taxation and religious obligation. As a surviving example of a tithe barn, it represents an important category of vernacular medieval architecture associated with ecclesiastical land management and rural economy. The building reflects the established patterns of medieval church property administration and the physical infrastructure required to support these systems.

Tithe barn at Court Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1003209. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Tithe barn at Court Farm?

The tithe barn at Court Farm is a medieval agricultural building located in Dorset, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1003209.

Who is responsible for protecting Tithe barn at Court Farm?

Tithe barn at Court 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 1003209.

What other scheduled monuments are near Tithe barn at Court Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Chambered long barrow N of Loscombe Plantation (9.7 km), Two bowl barrows 400m west of Longlands Farm, forming part of the Longlands round barrow cemetery (9.7 km), Three bowl barrows at Dry Wood, forming part of the Longlands round barrow cemetery (9.9 km).

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