Site of the original "(Tithe) Barn" in Hale Barns
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Site of the original "(Tithe) Barn" in Hale Barns
Image: © Anthony O'Neil Taken: 12 Nov 2013
The existence of the 18th century tithe-barn here lent its name to the village, which was otherwise just an outlying part of Hale itself. The area grew wealthy, in terms of its agricultural produce, such that it was possible to collect 'tithes' (one tenth) of the yield of each farm as a form of tax. The tithes collected were stored in the communal barn on this site - which is now commemorated by the side road of the same name. An electricity sub station has occupied the corner for many decades. The original barn was recorded in a sketch of 1844 showing it to be a very substantial oak-framed building - 87ft x 18ft x 18ft - with a pitched roof and oak, or elm, shingled sides.
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Image Location
Latitude
53.368653
Longitude
-2.31331