A scheduled monument and a grade II* listed building, the barn is the centre of a  biological Site of Special Scientific Interest, a National Nature Reserve and a Special Area of Conservation. It is in the Norfolk Coast Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
The barn holds a special place in the landscape due to its designation as a scheduled monument, grade II* listed building, and its role as a hub for biodiversity conservation.  It is located within the Norfolk Coast Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.