Pilton Tithe Barn

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:

1400-1600

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

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