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Pilton Tithe Barn
Heritage Open Day: An early 14th century barn which has been repaired and roofed in traditional green oak carpentry. The stone barn which was once part of the Glastonbury Abbey estate was built around 1340. It lost its roof in a fire in 1968 and remained a ruinous shell until it was repaired and reroofed in green oak traditional carpentry. The barn was left open to the elements for over 30 years until it was acquired by Sir Michael Eavis of Glastonbury Festival fame who set up a Building Preservation Trust and was successful in obtaining a Heritage Lottery Grant to restore the roof. The work was carried out by McCurdy and Co. who built the Globe Theatre in London. The barn is now used for weddings, feasts and village events.
Sun 8 Sep:1400-1600; Free Entry.
The Abbey Barn, Cumhill, Pilton, Shepton Mallet, Somerset BA4 4BG
Sun 8 September