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tithe barn

tithe barn

by muba

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muba, on April 24, 2007, said:

This Tithe Barn is at Hodnet Hall Gardens. For those who do not know, a tithe (or tenth) was a tax introduced by the church. Farmers and food producers were expected to give 1/10 of their produce to the church in medieval times. This was where it would be collected and stored.

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  • Uploaded on January 1, 2007
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    by muba
  • Extra information
    • Camera: DSC
    • Taken on 2006/08/28 10:37:10
    • Exposure: 0.007s (1/146)
    • Focal Length: 5.90mm
    • F/Stop: f/2.600
    • ISO Speed: ISO70
    • Exposure Bias: 0.00 EV
    • No flash