Scheduled MonumentsEnglandMedieval salt workings

Medieval salt workings

England
List entry 1004930
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Medieval salt workings is a series of archaeological remains located in Lincolnshire representing the salt production industry of the medieval period. The site preserves evidence of the evaporation ponds and associated infrastructure used in the extraction and processing of salt from brine sources, a commercially significant activity in medieval England. Salt working was particularly important to the local and regional economy, with salt essential for food preservation and various industrial processes. The remains visible today demonstrate the scale and organisation of medieval salt production in the region.

Medieval salt workings is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1004930. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Medieval salt workings?

Medieval salt workings is a series of archaeological remains located in Lincolnshire representing the salt production industry of the medieval period. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1004930.

Who is responsible for protecting Medieval salt workings?

Medieval salt workings 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 1004930.

What other scheduled monuments are near Medieval salt workings?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including The Magdalen College School (1.4 km), Wainfleet All Saints market cross (1.5 km), Churchyard cross, St Mary's churchyard (2.7 km).

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