in employment is 101 people. Of these, only 18 are classed as managers, directors or senior officials. 29 people are in to professional occupations covering health, teaching, business, media and work in the public sector. Only 15 people are classified as working in skilled trade, and only 9 of these people are in agricultural based work. In direct comparison to the 1831 census it is clear to see Ashton has broken away from its agricultural background and has become much more balanced in its economy. Landmarks Approximately 140m east of the church is The Great Barn of Devon. The structure itself is approximately 23 meters long and 7 meters wide, and whilst no longer used for any agricultural purposes the barn does provide a social aspect for the community and nearby locations as now its primary function is hosting wedding ceremonies. The barn was previously derelict and it wasn't until September 2004 that the barn was reconstructed through private business investments. Just under a kilometer east down the road small businesses such as Oxen Park Farm and Cunnington D&A post office can be found in the district of Lower Ashton, and like the Great Barn the Manor inn has only been recently constructed in June 2008, again from independent investment suggesting that local businesses in Ashton have been growing slowly since 2000. References Civil parishes in Devon