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Abbey Barn, Yeovil

Coordinates: 50°56′38″N 2°39′40″W / 50.94389°N 2.66111°W / 50.94389; -2.66111
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Abbey Barn, Yeovil
Stone building with tall doorway
LocationPreston Plucknett, Yeovil, Somerset, England
Coordinates50°56′38″N 2°39′40″W / 50.94389°N 2.66111°W / 50.94389; -2.66111
Builtc. 1420
Listed Building – Grade I
Designated19 March 1951[1]
Reference no.1173463
Abbey Barn, Yeovil is located in Somerset
Abbey Barn, Yeovil
Location of Abbey Barn, Yeovil in Somerset

The Abbey Barn in Preston Plucknett, Yeovil, Somerset, England was built around 1420 by John Stourton (died 1438), in conjunction with the Abbey Farm House. It has been designated as a Grade I listed building,[1] and Scheduled Ancient Monument.

With an internal length of 31.4 metres (103 ft), it is the longest barn in Somerset.[1]

It is now used as a building contractors showroom and store.

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  1. ^ a b c "Abbey Barn". historicengland.org.uk. English Heritage. Retrieved 7 July 2009.