Scheduled MonumentsEnglandHumberston Abbey

Humberston Abbey

England
List entry 1020424
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Humberston Abbey is a Premonstratensian monastery situated in Lincolnshire, founded in the twelfth century. The abbey was established as a house of the Premonstratensian order, also known as the White Canons, and operated as a religious community until the Dissolution of the Monasteries in the sixteenth century. The site retains fragmentary remains of the monastic structures, reflecting the architectural traditions of the Premonstratensian order. As with many English monasteries, the abbey's lands and buildings passed into secular ownership following the Dissolution, and today the surviving physical remains constitute an important record of medieval religious life in the region.

Humberston Abbey is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1020424. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Humberston Abbey?

Humberston Abbey is a Premonstratensian monastery situated in Lincolnshire, founded in the twelfth century. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1020424.

Who is responsible for protecting Humberston Abbey?

Humberston Abbey 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 1020424.

What other scheduled monuments are near Humberston Abbey?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Beacon Hill round barrow, on the south west side of the cemetery (3.1 km), Cross in St Peter's churchyard (3.4 km), Cross in St Peter and St Paul's churchyard (4.4 km).

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