Listed Building record MDO707 - Tithe barn, Barton Farm, Cerne Abbas
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Summary
Late fourteenth century Tithe Barn, partly converted to a private house in the late eighteenth century, and restored as a barn in nineteenth century. Chamfered stone plinth with knapped flint walls, weathered stone buttresses and a stone slate roof.
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Type and Period (2)
Full Description
Tithe Barn built about the middle of the 14th century. Only two-thirds of this magnificent building now survive, consisting of nine bays with a porch on each side. The south portion has been converted into a dwelling house, which dates from the 18th century. <2>
Called 'The Tithe Barn', the building has no connection with Barton Farm and is completely separate from it. In good state of repair but extensively restored, the roof timbers being entirely modern. <3>
No change to previous field report. Correctly portrayed on 1:2500 PFD. <5>
Sources/Archives (7)
- <1> SWX1540 Map: Ordnance Survey. Ordnance Survey Map 6in. 6 inch to 1 mile. 1891.
- <2> SDO97 Monograph: Royal Commission on Historical Monuments England. 1952. An Inventory of Historical Monuments in the County of Dorset, Volume I (West). 81-82.
- <3> SDO11903 Unpublished document: Quinnell, N V. Various. Field Investigators Comments NVQ. F1 NVQ 02-JAN-55.
- <3.1> SDO18879 Verbal communication: Milligan, Lt Col S L. Oral: Lt Col S L Milligan (tenant), The Tithe Barn, Cerne Abbas.
- <4> SWX1290 Monograph: Newman, J, and Pevsner, N. 1972. The Buildings of England: Dorset.
- <5> SDO11903 Unpublished document: Quinnell, N V. Various. Field Investigators Comments NVQ. F2 NVQ 20-OCT-76.
- <6> SDO14739 Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 199046.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred ST 66294 01005 (25m by 38m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | ST60SE |
| Civil Parish | Cerne Abbas; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- Conservation Area: Cerne Abbas
- Listed Building (I) 1119439: THE TITHE BARN
- Scheduled Monument 26A
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 1 027 025
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: ST 60 SE 46
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 199046
- Royal Commission Inventory Reference: Cerne Abbas 25
Record last edited
Nov 23 2022 5:03PM