© Mapbox · © OpenStreetMap contributors · Boundary data © Historic England (NHLE)
Belleau Manor moated site and dovecote is a medieval monument located in Lincolnshire, comprising the earthwork remains of a moated enclosure and an associated dovecote structure. The moated site represents the domestic and defensive arrangement typical of minor aristocratic or gentry residences of the medieval period, with the water-filled ditch forming a protective boundary around the residential complex. The dovecote, a building designed for the husbandry of pigeons, reflects both the agricultural economy and the status distinctions of medieval manor life, as dove-keeping was a privilege often reserved for landholders of sufficient rank. The site is designated as an ancient monument in recognition of its significance as evidence of medieval settlement hierarchy and domestic organisation in the East Midlands.
Belleau Manor moated site and dovecote is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1019069. View the official record →
Belleau Manor moated site and dovecote is a medieval monument located in Lincolnshire, comprising the earthwork remains of a moated enclosure and an associated dovecote structure. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1019069.
Belleau Manor moated site and dovecote is a Scheduled Ancient Monument, legally protected by Historic England (NHLE) — the body responsible for designating and safeguarding heritage sites in England. The official designation reference is 1019069.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Neolithic long barrow 465m north-west of Dexthorpe (6.8 km), Neolithic long barrow and two associated round barrows 250m east of Fordington House Farm (7.2 km), Fordington medieval village (7.3 km).
Aubrey generates in-depth historical research for any address in Britain — drawing on scheduled monument data, Domesday records, Roman heritage, PAS finds and medieval history to reveal the complete story of a landscape.
Research the area around Belleau Manor moated site and dovecote