Denny Abbey Refectory, Waterbeach, Cambridgeshire
This barn was previously a refectory for a Franciscan nunnery. It was built in c1340. It was converted in to a barn before 1730. It was used as a barn until the 1940's and then became neglected and roofless. In 1979 it was decided to re-roof the barn and carry out excavations. Between May 1984 to September 1985 excavations revealed remains of post dissolution features including a corn drying kiln and reused masonry . Under these features were the remains of substantial areas of 14th century (medieval) tiles still in place. This property is now in the care of English Heritage (2010)and managed by the Farmland Museum Trust.
