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Middle Littleton Tythe Barn

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Middle Littleton Tythe Barn — a museum in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.

St Nicholas Parish Church, Middle Littleton - geograph.org.uk - 6702968

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Typical visit
1.5 h–3 h
Best time of year
Year-round
  • Family-friendly
  • Limited wheelchair access

About

Middle Littleton Tythe Barn is a museum in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom, listed in the Wikipedia register of British heritage and tourism sites. See the linked Wikipedia article for full details.

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Place summary

Middle Littleton Tythe Barn is a museum located in the West Midlands. This historic barn dates back to the 13th century and is notable for its impressive timber-framed construction. It serves as a key site for understanding agricultural practices in medieval England.

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Background

History

There is some uncertainty about when the barn was built. The National Trust describes it as 13th-century, whereas English Heritage describe it as 14th-century; The barn was built to hold tithes collected for Evesham Abbey, which was the third largest abbey in England before the Dissolution of the Monasteries. The size of the barn is an indication of the importance of the abbey at this time. Also remaining from the Benedictine Evesham Abbey are two churches, a bell tower, a cloister arch and the Almonry.

Architecture

The barn is constructed of Blue lias stone with Cotswold stone dressings. It has a triple purlin roof which is tiled in stone. The building has had several modifications; a pair of gables on each side of the building were destroyed during the Victorian period and additions made to both sides. Smaller gables with ornate clover-leaf finials and many buttresses remain.

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Coordinates
52.1219, -1.8847
County
Worcestershire
District
Wychavon
Parish
North and Middle Littleton
Postcode
WR11 8LN
Parliamentary constituency
Droitwich and Evesham

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Middle Littleton Tythe Barn?
Middle Littleton Tythe Barn is in Worcestershire, the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode WR11 8LN), in the parish of North and Middle Littleton.
Who owns Middle Littleton Tythe Barn?
Middle Littleton Tythe Barn is owned by National Trust.
How do I get to Middle Littleton Tythe Barn?
Drivers can navigate to postcode WR11 8LN. It sits within the Droitwich and Evesham parliamentary constituency.