Scheduled MonumentsEnglandMedieval boundary earthworks at Queen's Bank, 100m south east of Providence House

Medieval boundary earthworks at Queen's Bank, 100m south east of Providence House

England
List entry 1009980
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

Medieval boundary earthworks at Queen's Bank, located 100 metres south east of Providence House in Lincolnshire, is a linear earthwork of medieval date forming part of the landscape's field and territorial divisions. The monument consists of a bank and ditch arrangement typical of medieval boundary demarcation, reflecting the organised management of land during the High or Late Medieval period. Such earthworks commonly functioned to delineate holdings, mark parish boundaries, or define areas of common land within the medieval agricultural system. The survival of this feature in the modern landscape provides evidence of medieval land use patterns and territorial organisation in this part of Lincolnshire.

Medieval boundary earthworks at Queen's Bank, 100m south east of Providence House is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1009980. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Medieval boundary earthworks at Queen's Bank, 100m south east of Providence House?

Medieval boundary earthworks at Queen's Bank, located 100 metres south east of Providence House in Lincolnshire, is a linear earthwork of medieval date forming part of the landscape's field and territorial divisions. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1009980.

Who is responsible for protecting Medieval boundary earthworks at Queen's Bank, 100m south east of Providence House?

Medieval boundary earthworks at Queen's Bank, 100m south east of Providence House 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 1009980.

What other scheduled monuments are near Medieval boundary earthworks at Queen's Bank, 100m south east of Providence House?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Settlement W of Cate's Cove Corner (0.2 km), Settlement NE of Whitebread Farm (0.9 km), Settlement in Moulton West Fen (1 km).

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