Abbey Barn, Yeovil Explained

Abbey Barn, Yeovil
Coordinates:50.9439°N -2.6611°W
Location:Preston Plucknett, Yeovil, Somerset, England
Built:c. 1420
Designation1:Grade I Listed Building
Designation1 Date:19 March 1951
Designation1 Number:1173463
Designation2:Scheduled Ancient Monument

The Abbey Barn in Preston Plucknett, Yeovil, Somerset, England was built around 1420 by John Stourton (died 1438), in conjunction with the Abbey Farm House. It has been designated as a Grade I listed building,[1] and Scheduled Ancient Monument.

With an internal length of 31.4m (103feet), it is the longest barn in Somerset.[1]

It is now used as a building contractors showroom and store.

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Abbey Barn . historicengland.org.uk . English Heritage . 2009-07-07 .