Scheduled MonumentsEnglandGrey Friars Museum, Broadgate

Grey Friars Museum, Broadgate

England
List entry 1005029
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Grey Friars Museum is a museum occupying the site of a Franciscan friary founded in Lincoln during the thirteenth century. The friary was established within the medieval city and operated until its dissolution in the 1530s during the Reformation. The museum building itself incorporates or is situated upon remains associated with the former religious house, preserving evidence of Lincoln's significant Franciscan heritage. The site represents an important survival of medieval monastic archaeology within the urban fabric of this historic cathedral city.

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 occupying the site of a Franciscan friary founded in Lincoln during the thirteenth century. 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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