Museums · West Midlands
Bredon Barn
Bredon Barn is a large 14th-century threshing barn located at Bredon, Worcestershire, England, standing close to the River Avon. The barn was built for the Bishops of Worcester, who were the lords of
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Bredon Barn is a large 14th-century threshing barn located at Bredon, Worcestershire, England, standing close to the River Avon. The barn was built for the Bishops of Worcester, who were the lords of the manor, from local Cotswold stone, measuring approximately 40 by 12 metres (131 by 39 ft). It has a steep pitched roof covered in Cotswold limestone tiles. The interior of the barn is divided into 9 bays by oak posts on stone plinths forming aisles, and carrying the open timber roof. The barn was donated to the National Trust in 1951. It was badly damaged by fire in 1979, but was fully restored in 1983. It is a scheduled monument and Grade I listed building.
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From the Wikipedia article
Bredon Barn is a large 14th-century threshing barn located at Bredon, Worcestershire, England, standing close to the River Avon. The barn was built for the Bishops of Worcester, who were the lords of the manor, from local Cotswold stone, measuring approximately 40 by 12 metres (131 by 39 ft). It has a steep pitched roof covered in Cotswold limestone tiles. The interior of the barn is divided into 9 bays by oak posts on stone plinths forming aisles, and carrying the open timber roof. The barn was donated to the National Trust in 1951. It was badly damaged by fire in 1979, but was fully restored in 1983. It is a scheduled monument and Grade I listed building.
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- Coordinates
- 52.0300, -2.1170
- County
- Worcestershire
- District
- Wychavon
- Parish
- Bredon
- Postcode
- GL20 7EJ
- Parliamentary constituency
- West Worcestershire
- Official site
- www.nationaltrust.org.uk
Sources
- wikipedia: Bredon Barn (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Bredon Barn?
- Bredon Barn is in West Midlands, in the United Kingdom — coordinates 52.0300°, -2.1170°.
- Is Bredon Barn wheelchair accessible?
- Partially — OpenStreetMap notes limited wheelchair access at Bredon Barn. Check ahead for specific facilities.