Tithe Barn at Barton Grange

This spectacular mid-14th century monastic stone barn is 51 metres long, with an amazing timber cruck roof. It is one of the country's finest examples of medieval barns - rightly called the 'cathedrals of the land'. It originally formed part of a range of farm buildings grouped around an open rectangular yard. Particularly notable is the late 14th century cruck-built granary which also survives.
It is owned by English Heritage and is free to visit.

Karp Panta, Marco F. Delminho, Ernest CH, Leif Fielstrup Guldbrandsen and 30 other people have particularly liked this photo

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Jaap van 't Veen ^club

Beautifully captured; like the PiP's too Rosa.

5 years ago.

Rosalyn Hilborne ^club has replied to Jaap van 't Veen ^club

Thank you very much Jaap.

5 years ago.

Keith Burton ^club

The old buildings are really attractive...............the stone they're made from is particularly lovely, especially in the sunshine. Three superb photos Rosa, especially the internal shot, which is perfectly exposed.

5 years ago. Edited 5 years ago.

Rosalyn Hilborne ^club has replied to Keith Burton ^club

It's so nice to be able to just wander around these buildings Keith. The cruck frames are amazing. In 1914 the barn was no longer used by the farm and was saved in the 1950's and various restoration works were done after that. Many thanks for your interest and kind comments.

5 years ago.

menonfire ^club

Ein sehr imposanter Ort den du da besucht hast !

5 years ago.

Rosalyn Hilborne ^club has replied to menonfire ^club

Thank you. I enjoyed the visit very much.

5 years ago.

Jeff Farley

Three superb shots Rosa. I visited many years ago !

5 years ago.

Rosalyn Hilborne ^club has replied to Jeff Farley

Thank you Jeff. So much to see in B-o-A :)

5 years ago.

Nick Weall ^club

Love the woodwork ~ beautiful ~ three nice shots Rosa ~ All the best ~ Nick

5 years ago.

Rosalyn Hilborne ^club has replied to Nick Weall ^club

Thank you Nick ~ All the best, Rosa.

5 years ago.

Ulrich John ^club

Wonderful architecture and a very interesting place !

5 years ago.

Rosalyn Hilborne ^club has replied to Ulrich John ^club

Thank you Ulrich. I loved it there :)

5 years ago.

Peter_Private_Box ^club

Hi Rosa

Certainly an impressively long building!
I like the collection of pictures, especially the internal one. Really nice woodwork!

Best Wishes
Peter

5 years ago.

Rosalyn Hilborne ^club has replied to Peter_Private_Box ^club

Hi Peter,

It says it's the longest in England but there is a thatched Tithe Barn in Tisbury, Wiltshire and that seems just as big. I will have to check it out. Thank you for all your kind comments and stars.

Best wishes, Rosa.

5 years ago.

Peter Castell ^club

I like the interior shot of the amazing woodwork, it would have been full of harvest paid by the peasant farmers. Only the odd glimpse of the sun today but it was mild, enjoy your evening Rosalyn

5 years ago.

Rosalyn Hilborne ^club has replied to Peter Castell ^club

I thought the interior was amazing Peter. Such a long history and variety of uses. I'm out with my younger daughter today :) Enjoy your Thursday.

5 years ago.

Nicole Merdrignac ^club

Très belles photos. Nicole.

5 years ago.

Rosalyn Hilborne ^club has replied to Nicole Merdrignac ^club

Thank you Nicole.

5 years ago.

Jean

These are such beautiful buildings with an elegant simplicity. The roof is a work of art in itself.

5 years ago.

Rosalyn Hilborne ^club has replied to Jean

I agree Jean. Thanks for your nice comments.

5 years ago.

Andy Rodker ^club

I haven't visited this (I would have liked to) but remember it from a book I once read about the restoration of mediaeval barns and I thought at one time it was something I would have wantes to get involved with. Alas ...
Love the shots!

5 years ago.

Rosalyn Hilborne ^club has replied to Andy Rodker ^club

You would love it Andy. Things we wish we had done....you should see my list!! ;-))

5 years ago.

John Goodwin

Lovely photos Rosa, with the very informative info.

5 years ago. Edited 5 years ago.

Rosalyn Hilborne ^club has replied to John Goodwin

Thank you very much for your interest and kind words John.

5 years ago.

tiabunna ^club

Lovely images and buildings, the structure view is fascinating.

5 years ago.

Rosalyn Hilborne ^club has replied to tiabunna ^club

These kind of buildings never cease to amaze me. Thank you for your very nice comments.

5 years ago.

sea-herdorf ^club

Mit sehr viel Baukunst wurde diese alte Scheune aufgebaut, Rosa.
Sehr gut hast Du das Dachkonstruktion hervorgehoben.
Für wieviele Menschen wird sie Güter gelagert haben?
Erinnerungen an " The Pillars of the Earth" von Ken Follett werden wach.
Freundliche Grüße und einen guten Tag
Erich

5 years ago.

Rosalyn Hilborne ^club has replied to sea-herdorf ^club

Over the years so much must have been stored here and so many people walked and worked here Erich. Thank you so much for your interest and kind comments.
All the best, Rosa.

5 years ago.

Friedel Ledeirf ^club

Hallo Rosalyn, wunderschöne Aufnahmen und sehr stilvoll diese Gebäude !!!

5 years ago.

Rosalyn Hilborne ^club has replied to Friedel Ledeirf ^club

Hello Friedel, thank you very much for your interest and kind comments.

5 years ago.

Gudrun ^club

Spectacular photos! It does indeed resemble a church with its buttresses. The mellow stone and the timber roof are beuatiful.

5 years ago.

Rosalyn Hilborne ^club has replied to Gudrun ^club

Thank you so much Gudrun. The Bath stone and Mendip stone is very mellow and still used today in this area. I love to see the wooden cruck frames. All naturally held together.

5 years ago.

Joe, Son of the Rock ^club

I love this old-fashioned architecture, Rosa. The exterior shots have lovely cloud formations, and the interior shot has great play between light and shadow. Cheers, Joe

5 years ago.

Rosalyn Hilborne ^club has replied to Joe, Son of the Rock ^club

Thank you Joe. Your kind comments are much appreciated.
Cheers, Rosa.

5 years ago.

Istvan Farkas

So beautiful!!!

5 years ago.

Rosalyn Hilborne ^club has replied to Istvan Farkas

Thank you so much Istvan

5 years ago.

Eve

Magnifique bâtisse

5 years ago.

Rosalyn Hilborne ^club has replied to Eve

Thank you Eve.

5 years ago.

Doug Shepherd ^club

Another beautifully presented series of architectural and interior images Rosa, very nicely done. Thanks for the interesting notes also.

Best regards, Doug

5 years ago.

Rosalyn Hilborne ^club has replied to Doug Shepherd ^club

It is so nice to be able to walk around these beautiful old buildings Doug. Bradford-on-Avon has so much of interest and most of it is free. Many thanks for your kind comments.

Best regards, Rosa.

5 years ago.

Marco F. Delminho ^club

Wonderful site, excellent captures. Thank you for sharing, and have a great weekend.

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