The Tithe Barn, Abergavenny

The Tithe Barn, Monk Street, Abergavenny, Monmouthshire is a tithe barn of late medieval origins which forms part of a group of historic buildings in the centre of the town. It is a Grade II* listed building.

The Tithe Barn
TypeBarn
LocationAbergavenny, Monmouthshire
Coordinates51.8212°N 3.0162°W / 51.8212; -3.0162
BuiltC.16th century
Governing bodyPriory Church of St Mary, Abergavenny
Listed Building – Grade II*
Official nameThe Tithe Barn
Designated7 May 1952
Reference no.2375
The Tithe Barn, Abergavenny is located in Monmouthshire
The Tithe Barn, Abergavenny
Location of The Tithe Barn in Monmouthshire

History

External detail on the tithe barn

The barn is of late-medieval origin, with a likely construction date in the 16th century.[1] The building was constructed for the storage of tithes payable to the church authorities of the Priory Church of St Mary.[2] Following the Dissolution of the Monasteries in the 16th century, the barn was used for a variety of functions, including a theatre in the 17th century and a discotheque in the 20th century.[2] By 2002, the barn was in a state of considerable dilapidation and was again taken into the ownership of the Priory Church, which following a major reconstruction,[1] operates an exhibition space in the building.[2]

Architecture and description

The barn is constructed of whitewashed sandstone rubble, with walls that are now significantly out of true.[1] The architectural historian John Newman describes their present appearance as "waveringly deformed, but originally must have been quite a showpiece."[3] The barn is of seven bays, and the original three cart-entrances have been blocked.[3] The eaves of the roof have lines of pigeon-holes with perching ledges.[1]

Notes

  1. Cadw. "-The Tithe Barn, Abergavenny (Grade II*) (2375)". National Historic Assets of Wales. Retrieved 18 April 2022.
  2. "Welcome to the Tithe Barn". St Mary's Priory Church. Retrieved 9 April 2017.
  3. Newman 2000, p. 97.

References

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