Scheduled MonumentsEnglandMonk's Abbey

Monk's Abbey

England
List entry 1005028
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Monk's Abbey is a scheduled monument in Lincolnshire that represents the remains of a medieval religious house. The site comprises substantial earthwork features including banks and ditches that indicate the former extent of the priory precinct and associated agricultural landscape. Dating evidence and architectural fragments suggest occupation during the medieval period, though the precise foundational date and religious order require reference to primary sources. The monument's survival as earthworks rather than standing masonry reflects the typical pattern of dissolution and subsequent decay affecting many English monastic sites from the sixteenth century onwards.

Monk's Abbey is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1005028. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Monk's Abbey?

Monk's Abbey is a scheduled monument in Lincolnshire that represents the remains of a medieval religious house. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1005028.

Who is responsible for protecting Monk's Abbey?

Monk's Abbey 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 1005028.

What other scheduled monuments are near Monk's Abbey?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Grey Friars Museum, Broadgate (1.1 km), Roman and medieval town wall with gate in Saltergate (1.3 km), Roman remains beneath Boots building (1.3 km).

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