Harmondsworth: One of England’s Medieval Great Barns
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The episode explores the historical significance and legacy of Harmondsworth Barn and other medieval barns in England.
Step through the doors of Britain’s surviving medieval barns and you enter a space that once fed whole communities. This week, Amy Matthews meets Dr Lydia Miller and Dr Nick Holder to explore the surprising power of England’s great barns. This year marks 600 years since the construction of Harmondsworth Barn, an agricultural workhorse that sat at the heart of medieval life. Far from the quiet buildings we know today they were once places of noise, hard work and very high stakes. Hear about the legacy of the people that once used this place: from mysterious carved horses and protective symbols to the astonishing carpentry that raised these timber giants. With Heathrow now humming nearby and modern debate gathering pace, these humble barns have stories to tell us about community, survival and heritage in the modern day too. Don’t forget to follow this podcast and leave a review if you love the show Join English Heritage: https://www.english-heritage.org.uk/join/ Podcast listeners can get 20% off the first year of an…
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