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The gable end of the tithe
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Ashleworth Tithe Barn
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A massive medieval tithe barn beside the River Severn, built in the years
1481 - 1515 by Abbot Newland of Bristol Abbey. At that time the manor of Ashleworth
was in the posession of Bristol Abbey, and the tithe barn was built as a
place to store foodstuffs given to the church.
The barn is built of ten bays, topped with a slate roof, and supported
by a lovely system of timber roof trusses in a queen post design. The barn
is owned and maintained by the National Trust, but it is used by a working
farm. Seasonal opening.
Unless you are a real student of medieval architecture, you may find the
tithe barn a bit short on appeal. It is large, and an impressive reminder
of how good medieval architecture can be, but it is unlikely
to occupy a visitor for more than a few minutes. The setting is undoubtedly
lovely, however.
Directly behind the barn is the parish church, with Saxon stonework and one
of the earliest known examples of a royal coat of arms.
Related:
Ashleworth Saxon church
Ashleworh village
Details
Ashleworth Tithe Barn
Ashleworth
Gloucestershire
England
GL19 4JA
Location: On a minor road from Ashleworth village, 3 miles north of Gloucester off the A417. Signposted from the village green.
Website: Ashleworth Tithe Barn
Email: ashleworth@nationaltrust.org.uk
Phone: 01452 814213
Fax: 01452 810055
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