Scheduled MonumentsEnglandGrey Friars Museum, Broadgate

Grey Friars Museum, Broadgate

England
List entry 1005029
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

Grey Friars Museum is a museum housed within the remains of a Franciscan friary located in Broadgate, Lincoln, Lincolnshire. The site preserves substantial medieval structures dating principally from the thirteenth century onwards, representing one of the significant mendicant establishments in the city. The friary was founded in the mid-thirteenth century and developed as an important religious and cultural centre until its dissolution during the Reformation. The surviving buildings, which include parts of the original medieval fabric, now serve as a museum interpreting the history of the friary and its role within medieval Lincoln.

Grey Friars Museum, Broadgate is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1005029. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Grey Friars Museum, Broadgate?

Grey Friars Museum is a museum housed within the remains of a Franciscan friary located in Broadgate, Lincoln, Lincolnshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1005029.

Who is responsible for protecting Grey Friars Museum, Broadgate?

Grey Friars Museum, Broadgate 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 1005029.

What other scheduled monuments are near Grey Friars Museum, Broadgate?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Roman and medieval town wall with gate in Saltergate (0.1 km), The Stonebow (0.2 km), Roman remains beneath Boots building (0.2 km).

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