Pilton Tithe Barn
The Abbey Barn, Cumhill, Pilton, Shepton Mallet, Somerset, BA4 4BG
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.
Timings & Tours
- Sunday 08 September:
- 14.00 - 16.00
Location & directions
The Abbey Barn, Cumhill, Pilton, Shepton Mallet, Somerset, BA4 4BG
- Contact on day:
- Angela Wynn 07593172165
- Telephone number:
- +447593172165
Booking information
- Pre-booking requirement:
- Pre-booking not required
Additional information
Tea and cakes will be available. Informal talks about the history of the barn will be given during the afternoon. Please follow pink signs, do not follow satnav directions.
- Max no of people per tour:
- 10
