Scheduled MonumentsEnglandMedieval village and monastic grange in Riseholme Park

Medieval village and monastic grange in Riseholme Park

England
List entry 1019052
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Riseholme Park Medieval village and monastic grange is a scheduled ancient monument representing settlement and agricultural activity from the medieval period in Lincolnshire. The site comprises the remains of a village and an associated monastic grange, reflecting the landscape management and land use patterns typical of medieval ecclesiastical estates. Archaeological evidence indicates occupation and use spanning the medieval period, with the grange representing the productive agricultural infrastructure that supported monastic communities. The monument survives as earthworks and subsurface deposits within the park landscape, preserving an important record of medieval rural settlement and monastic economy in the East Midlands.

Medieval village and monastic grange in Riseholme Park is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1019052. View the official record →

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What is Medieval village and monastic grange in Riseholme Park?

Riseholme Park Medieval village and monastic grange is a scheduled ancient monument representing settlement and agricultural activity from the medieval period in Lincolnshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1019052.

Who is responsible for protecting Medieval village and monastic grange in Riseholme Park?

Medieval village and monastic grange in Riseholme Park 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 1019052.

What other scheduled monuments are near Medieval village and monastic grange in Riseholme Park?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Monk's Abbey (4 km), Grey Friars Museum, Broadgate (4.1 km), Roman and medieval town wall with gate in Saltergate (4.1 km).

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