© Mapbox · © OpenStreetMap contributors · Boundary data © Historic England (NHLE)
Ferriby sluice is a hydraulic structure located in Lincolnshire, England, which served to manage water levels in the low-lying fenland landscape. The sluice represents medieval or early modern engineering designed to control tidal and freshwater flows, reflecting the necessity of water management in this drainage-prone region. As a listed ancient monument, it preserves evidence of the technological and infrastructural developments undertaken to make the Lincolnshire fens habitable and productive. The structure demonstrates the long-standing human engagement with fenland hydrology that characterised settlement and agricultural activity in eastern England.
Ferriby sluice is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1005244. View the official record →
Ferriby sluice is a hydraulic structure located in Lincolnshire, England, which served to manage water levels in the low-lying fenland landscape. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1005244.
Ferriby sluice 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 1005244.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Roman villa immediately west of Horkstow Hall (2.2 km), Old Winteringham Roman settlement (2.9 km), Site of Jacobean manor house and gardens immediately west and south of St Maurice's Church (3.3 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 Ferriby sluice