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Heathrow expansion ‘is threat to England’s largest surviving medieval barn’

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Campaigners have warned that plans for a Heathrow Airport expansion pose a severe structural threat to the New Barn at Harmondsworth, England’s largest surviving medieval timber-framed barn.

The 600-year-old historic structure could potentially be "shaken to pieces" by increased aircraft vibrations resulting from the proposed airport development.

The public consultation period regarding the expansion and its potential impacts on the ancient monument is currently underway.

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