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13th-century stone barn

Great Barn in Great Coxwell village is the sole surviving part of a thriving 13th-century grange that once provided vital income to Beaulieu Abbey.

Built from Cotswold rubble-stone walling, the barn is an impressive reminder of the skills of the Gothic carpenters and the wealth of the great monastic orders.

It was a favourite of William Morris, who would regularly bring his guests to wonder at the structure. Morris called it 'unapproachable in its dignity'.

As you stand by the barn imagine the grange as it would have been with a windmill, pig farm and dairy herd.

Please note, there are no toilet facilities here, and dogs should be kept on leads. Thank you.

Live at the Tithe

Great Coxwell Barn

Great Coxwell Barn

A free family fun day celebrates folk heritage at the barn on Saturday 15 June. From 12pm, there will be folk music, Morris dancing, drama activities, a drum workshop, hands-on art activities, a drama production, a magician and a storyteller. Evening concert by Show of Hands. (Not a National Trust event)

50 things at the Barn

50 things to do before youre 11¾

Sign up to our 50 things challenge and then visit the Barn to tick off some fun activities.