Ashleworth Tithe Barn, Medieval tithe barn in Ashleworth, England.
Ashleworth Tithe Barn is a stone structure built to store the Church's agricultural collections. The long building features a tiled roof held up by internal wooden bays and stone supports on the outside walls.
This structure was built around 1500 by an Augustinian religious community to hold church tithes. It has survived centuries as a standing example of late medieval building practices.
This building stands as a reminder of how the Church once collected and stored agricultural dues from local communities. The structure itself shows how deeply religious institutions were woven into the economic life of medieval villages.
The property can be reached via a concrete pathway, making approach straightforward for most visitors. The interior can be dim depending on the time of day, so bringing a flashlight helps you see the wooden framework and stone walls more clearly.
Square openings in the gable ends were built on purpose to attract owls into the building. These birds served as a natural pest control to protect the stored grain from rodents.
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