Scheduled MonumentsEnglandFlixborough Saxon nunnery and site of All Saints medieval church and burial ground

Flixborough Saxon nunnery and site of All Saints medieval church and burial ground

England
List entry 1009382
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Flixborough Saxon nunnery is a site in Lincolnshire that contains evidence of early medieval religious occupation dating from the Saxon period. The site also encompasses the remains of All Saints medieval church and an associated burial ground, reflecting continuity of religious use across several centuries. Archaeological investigation has revealed structural and artefactual evidence of the earlier nunnery occupation, whilst the medieval church represents the later ecclesiastical development of the location. The site demonstrates the layering of religious activity characteristic of many English monastic and parish church sites where Saxon and medieval settlements share the same ground.

Flixborough Saxon nunnery and site of All Saints medieval church and burial ground is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1009382. View the official record →

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What is Flixborough Saxon nunnery and site of All Saints medieval church and burial ground?

Flixborough Saxon nunnery is a site in Lincolnshire that contains evidence of early medieval religious occupation dating from the Saxon period. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1009382.

Who is responsible for protecting Flixborough Saxon nunnery and site of All Saints medieval church and burial ground?

Flixborough Saxon nunnery and site of All Saints medieval church and burial ground 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 1009382.

What other scheduled monuments are near Flixborough Saxon nunnery and site of All Saints medieval church and burial ground?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Money Field Roman site, Dragonby (3 km), Sawcliffe medieval village and moated site (3.5 km), Earthwork remains of St Bartholomew's Church, High Risby (4.2 km).

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