Scheduled MonumentsEnglandGreetwell medieval village, cultivation and post-medieval garden remains

Greetwell medieval village, cultivation and post-medieval garden remains

England
List entry 1017332
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Greetwell medieval village, cultivation and post-medieval garden remains is a scheduled ancient monument near Lincoln comprising the earthwork and archaeological traces of a medieval settlement with its associated agricultural landscape. The site preserves ridge and furrow field systems and post-medieval garden features that document the evolution of land use from the medieval period through to early modern times. The earthworks remain visible as surface features and provide evidence of domestic occupation, farming practices, and horticultural activity spanning several centuries. The monument is significant for its contribution to understanding the settlement patterns, subsistence strategies, and landscape development of medieval Lincolnshire.

Greetwell medieval village, cultivation and post-medieval garden remains is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1017332. View the official record →

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What is Greetwell medieval village, cultivation and post-medieval garden remains?

Greetwell medieval village, cultivation and post-medieval garden remains is a scheduled ancient monument near Lincoln comprising the earthwork and archaeological traces of a medieval settlement with its associated agricultural landscape. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1017332.

Who is responsible for protecting Greetwell medieval village, cultivation and post-medieval garden remains?

Greetwell medieval village, cultivation and post-medieval garden remains 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 1017332.

What other scheduled monuments are near Greetwell medieval village, cultivation and post-medieval garden remains?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Washingborough village cross (1.3 km), Car Dyke, Roman canal N of Washingborough (1.4 km), Car Dyke between Washingborough and Common Square (2.8 km).

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