Historic England says a barn on the Downton Abbey estate has been saved
It's now been taken off the at-risk register
Historic England says an ancient timber-frame barn on the ‘Downton Abbey’ estate in Berkshire has been saved and removed from their Heritage 'at-risk' register.
The Grade One listed medieval threshing barn was built for the Bishop of Winchester between 1451-53 and retains most of its original timber frame.
The barn is part of the Highclere Estate owned by the Earl of Carnarvon, best known for its starring role as Downton Abbey in the hit TV and film series.
The barn repairs have been made possible thanks to income generated across the Estate from increased visitor numbers, particularly since the opening of the Egyptian Exhibition which celebrates the 5th Earl of Carnarvon's discovery of the tomb of Tutankhamun.
A Government Farming in Protected Landscapes grant also supported the work. The barn remains in agricultural use and its improved condition means it is no longer at risk.
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