Croxton Kerrial 12thC Medieval Manor House: excavations (5)
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Croxton Kerrial 12thC Medieval Manor House: excavations (5)
Image: © Kate Jewell Taken: 23 Jul 2017
This is a more detailed look at the cattle barn, showing the "mystery" steps in the floor. The site guide said that there was no explanation for these and suggestions would be welcome! There is evidence that the barn had been slightly enlarged as there are two walls, a later one outside the older. The floor had been raised at some stage as well so there is a double layer of cobbles. Compare the quality of the walls here to that in the tithe barn, Image Tithe barns were used to store grain as well as luxury goods for the use of the lord and lady of the manor, such as wine, so it would have to be more substantial.
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Image Location
Latitude
52.856062
Longitude
-0.75987