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Abbey Barn
Hob Uid: 193814
Location : Somerset South Somerset Muchelney
Grid Ref : ST4278024910
Summary : The Barn to Almonry farm formed part of the demesne farm of Muchulnaey Abbey. It is of 9 bays and dates from the early 16th century. It is of lias stone with Ham stone dressings, and has some original slit openings in the ground floor and a four-centred doorway near the south end. The structural evidence suggests that it was at least partly 2-storeyed.
More information : To the west and south-west of Muchelney Abbey was the barton of the demesne farm, which includes a 9-bay barn probably dating from the early 16th century. It is of lias stone with Ham stone dressings, and has some original slit openings in the ground floor and a four-centred doorway near the south end. The structural evidence suggests that it was at least partly 2-storeyed. (Barn at ST 42782491 on plan). (1) Barn to Almonry farm, of 9 bays, probably C 16. This formed part of the demesne of Muchulnaey Abbey. Grade II. (2) Scheduled, Somerset 272. (3)

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Source details : VCH Somerset 3 1974 39-40 Plan
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Source details : DoE (HHR) South Somerset Feb 1986 (117)
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Source details : EH SAM Listing Amendment 03-NOV-86
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Monument Types:

Monument Period Name : Post Medieval
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Monument End Date : 1550
Monument Start Date : 1500
Monument Type : Barn
Evidence : Extant Building

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External Cross Reference Source : Scheduled Monument Legacy (County No.)
External Cross Reference Number : SO 272
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External Cross Reference Source : National Monuments Record Number
External Cross Reference Number : ST 42 SW 14
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