| Summary : The tithe barn at Buckland Abbey is situated some 20 metres to the east of the abbey church. The barn is a complete, free-standing rectangular structure of early 14th century date, with some later modifications, measuring 50 metres by 19 metres overall comprising a central threshing floor. It is buttressed all around, has slit windows splayed internally with rounded arches, and a wooden roof of 20 bays, now slated. In the centres of its longest sides there are substantial external porches, with doors set in large pointed arches in moulded stone matching those of the church. The barn has walls of granite rubble construction with graite dressings. Listed Grade I. |