Scheduled MonumentsEnglandMedieval settlement, watermill and cultivation remains, East Torrington

Medieval settlement, watermill and cultivation remains, East Torrington

England
List entry 1018903
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Overview

History & significance

Medieval settlement, watermill and cultivation remains at East Torrington is a scheduled ancient monument in Lincolnshire comprising the earthwork evidence of a medieval rural settlement with associated infrastructure. The site encompasses the physical remains of a watermill and surrounding field systems that demonstrate the agricultural organisation of the medieval period, with ridge and furrow cultivation patterns preserved as earthworks across the landscape. The settlement and its dependent structures date to the medieval period, reflecting the typical organisation of rural manorial economies in the East Midlands. The survival of these earthworks provides important archaeological evidence for understanding medieval settlement patterns, water management, and agricultural practice in the region.

Medieval settlement, watermill and cultivation remains, East Torrington is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1018903. View the official record →

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What is Medieval settlement, watermill and cultivation remains, East Torrington?

Medieval settlement, watermill and cultivation remains at East Torrington is a scheduled ancient monument in Lincolnshire comprising the earthwork evidence of a medieval rural settlement with associated infrastructure. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1018903.

Who is responsible for protecting Medieval settlement, watermill and cultivation remains, East Torrington?

Medieval settlement, watermill and cultivation remains, East Torrington 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 1018903.

What other scheduled monuments are near Medieval settlement, watermill and cultivation remains, East Torrington?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including The Mount: a medieval windmill mound 670m south of Bleasby Grange (1.7 km), Churchyard cross, St Mary's churchyard (1.9 km), Bleasby medieval village (2.3 km).

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