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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England
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Overview

History & significance

Medieval settlement, watermill and cultivation remains at East Torrington is a complex of archaeological features documenting rural settlement and agricultural practice in medieval Lincolnshire. The site comprises traces of a medieval village settlement together with the remains of a watermill, indicating significant exploitation of local water resources for grain processing, and associated ridge and furrow cultivation patterns that reflect the open field agricultural systems characteristic of the period. These remains are distributed across the landscape as earthworks and cropmarks, providing evidence of the organisation of medieval rural life in this part of Lincolnshire. The monument preserves important archaeological information about settlement patterns, milling technology, and land use practices during the medieval period.

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 complex of archaeological features documenting rural settlement and agricultural practice in medieval Lincolnshire. 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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