Scheduled MonumentsEnglandMoated site of monastic grange with adjacent earthworks at Rigbolt House

Moated site of monastic grange with adjacent earthworks at Rigbolt House

England
List entry 1009979
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Moated site of monastic grange with adjacent earthworks at Rigbolt House is a medieval ecclesiastical site located in Lincolnshire. The monument comprises a moated enclosure associated with a monastic grange, representing a characteristic agricultural establishment dependent upon a religious house during the medieval period. The site includes earthwork remains that define the moat and associated features, evidence of the structured management of monastic lands. Such granges typically functioned as working agricultural units, managed remotely from their parent monastery and serving to generate revenue through the cultivation and processing of crops and livestock.

Moated site of monastic grange with adjacent earthworks at Rigbolt House is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1009979. View the official record →

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What is Moated site of monastic grange with adjacent earthworks at Rigbolt House?

Moated site of monastic grange with adjacent earthworks at Rigbolt House is a medieval ecclesiastical site located in Lincolnshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1009979.

Who is responsible for protecting Moated site of monastic grange with adjacent earthworks at Rigbolt House?

Moated site of monastic grange with adjacent earthworks at Rigbolt 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 1009979.

What other scheduled monuments are near Moated site of monastic grange with adjacent earthworks at Rigbolt House?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Moated site of Newhall Grange (1.2 km), Settlement between Long Drove and Dowsby Drain (3.7 km), Medieval moated site and post-medieval gardens at Cressy Hall (3.8 km).

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