This large medieval tithe barn is situated at Ashleworth in Gloucestershire. The barn was built about between 1481 and 1515 by the canons of St Augustine’s, Bristol and used to store foodstuffs given to the church. At that time the manor of Ashleworth was in possession of Bristol Abbey. Currently undergoing restoration by the National Trust.
Directly behind the barn is the parish church, St Andrews, with Saxon stonework and one of the earliest known examples of a royal coat of arms. Together with Ashleworth Court (privately owned) these buildings have existed together in a very attractive location close to the River Severn.
Thursday’s Special |Traces of the Past.
(All photos taken on an extremely cold , -5ºC , Christmas Day in 2010)
TRAVEL WORDS 
That’s a very nice trace of the past indeed, Jude.
Best wishes, Pete.
Thank you Pete, it was a nice discovery on a very chilly day.
I agree with Pete!
Great traces, Jude.
Thanks Tish.
Love that sepia shot of the barn Jude. But that last shot of the river is soooooo beautiful 🙂
And I guess the river has been around for a verrrrry long time too!
I like the river shot too. Surprise! 🙂 🙂 Wellies weather, from the look.
Wearing hiking boots I believe so we didn’t slip and slide on the compacted snow and ice. Was very fresh out there, but a lovely walk.
How lovely. To me, these are typical English scenes. I’m always so amazed that these ancient buildings survive in such good condition. Nice to hear it’s being restored.
It’s not very exciting I’m afraid, but lovely beams inside and the location is very pretty.
love photos. Nice post.
Thank you.
Looks wonderful!
You have caught the old world sepia look in your header photo Jude and that last snow scene could be on a Christmas card.
Well it was Christmas Day and very snowy!
Brrrrr
The switch from BW to color brought the nit too distant past right into today. Sending warmth from the tropics
If only that tropical warmth could reach us!