Scheduled MonumentsEnglandHall Close: a medieval and post-medieval hall complex south of Dovecote Lane, with dovecote, gardens, fishponds, churchyard and cultivation remains

Hall Close: a medieval and post-medieval hall complex south of Dovecote Lane, with dovecote, gardens, fishponds, churchyard and cultivation remains

England
List entry 1021080
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

© Mapbox · © OpenStreetMap contributors · Boundary data © Historic England (NHLE)

Overview

History & significance

Hall Close is a medieval and post-medieval hall complex situated south of Dovecote Lane in Lincolnshire, England. The site comprises a substantial domestic establishment including a dovecote, formal gardens, fishponds, and associated churchyard and cultivation remains that collectively demonstrate the agricultural and domestic economy of a gentry or manorial holding. The monument spans the medieval period through the post-medieval era, reflecting successive phases of occupation and modification across several centuries. The survival of multiple functional structures alongside evidence of landscape management makes Hall Close a significant example of the material expression of rural aristocratic life in the East Midlands.

Hall Close: a medieval and post-medieval hall complex south of Dovecote Lane, with dovecote, gardens, fishponds, churchyard and cultivation remains is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1021080. View the official record →

About this monument

Questions & answers

What is Hall Close: a medieval and post-medieval hall complex south of Dovecote Lane, with dovecote, gardens, fishponds, churchyard and cultivation remains?

Hall Close is a medieval and post-medieval hall complex situated south of Dovecote Lane in Lincolnshire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1021080.

Who is responsible for protecting Hall Close: a medieval and post-medieval hall complex south of Dovecote Lane, with dovecote, gardens, fishponds, churchyard and cultivation remains?

Hall Close: a medieval and post-medieval hall complex south of Dovecote Lane, with dovecote, gardens, fishponds, churchyard and cultivation 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 1021080.

What other scheduled monuments are near Hall Close: a medieval and post-medieval hall complex south of Dovecote Lane, with dovecote, gardens, fishponds, churchyard and cultivation remains?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Churchyard cross, St Germain's churchyard (1.2 km), Remains of a preceptory, fishponds and post-medieval gardens at Eagle Hall (5.5 km), Somerton Castle (5.8 km).

Aubrey Research

Generate a full report for this location

Aubrey generates in-depth historical research for any address in the UK — 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 Hall Close: a medieval and post-medieval hall complex south of Dovecote Lane, with dovecote, gardens, fishponds, churchyard and cultivation remains