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Tithe house, Cultural heritage building in Grandval, Switzerland

The Tithe House stands as a rectangular stone structure featuring traditional Swiss architectural elements, thick walls, and a distinctive pitched roof design.

Built in 1684, this edifice functioned as a collection point where local farmers delivered one-tenth of their agricultural production as payment to authorities.

The structure represents a period when agricultural communities maintained organized systems for gathering and storing contributions from local farming populations.

Located at coordinates 47.282164, 7.424747, the Tithe House holds status as a Class A Swiss cultural property, making it accessible for architectural research.

The building contains original storage spaces and collection areas that showcase the systematic approach to agricultural taxation in 17th-century Switzerland.

Location: Grandval

Inception: 1684

Part of: list of cultural properties in Grandval

Address: Place du Banneret Wisard 4, 2745 Grandval 2745 2745

GPS coordinates: 47.28216,7.42475

Latest update: March 3, 2025 07:15

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