Tithe barn, Pilton
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Tithe barn, Pilton
Image: © Maigheach-gheal Taken: 18 Sep 2009
The structure dates back to the 14th century when it was then one of four such barns attached to Glastonbury Abbey. After the Reformation it became a working farm building until 1963 when it was struck by lightning which destroyed the thatched roof, leaving only the four walls.
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Image Location
Latitude
51.163252
Longitude
-2.589011