Chazey Court Barn, Grade I listed barn in Reading, England
Chazey Court Barn is a seven-bay red brick structure from the 17th century with a steep roof located in the western part of The Warren in Caversham near the Thames. The building displays typical details of early agricultural architecture in this region.
Tree-ring dating by Oxford Archaeology shows the structure was built in 1611, coinciding with significant developments at nearby Mapledurham House. This period was particularly important for farming and construction in the Reading area.
The building shows how people farmed in this area during the 17th century and what materials and techniques they used for construction. You can still see today in the red brick structure how such agricultural buildings functioned back then.
The structure shows visible cracks and damage and is currently under professional care. Visitors should be aware it is a protected historic building and access may be limited.
As the only building north of the Thames with the highest protection status in Reading, this structure stands out among hundreds of other listed buildings. This designation underscores its architectural and historical importance to the region.
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