Scheduled MonumentsEnglandMonks Garth moated site

Monks Garth moated site

England
List entry 1011456
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Monks Garth moated site is a medieval settlement earthwork located in Lincolnshire. The site comprises a moated enclosure, a form of defensive or prestigious residential arrangement characteristic of the medieval period, particularly from the twelfth century onwards. Such moated sites typically indicate the former presence of a substantial dwelling or monastic establishment, and their survival as earthwork monuments provides important evidence for the distribution and character of medieval settlement patterns across the East Midlands. The site's name suggests a possible connection to monastic land use, though the precise dating and functional history of this particular example would require archaeological investigation to establish with certainty.

Monks Garth moated site is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1011456. View the official record →

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What is Monks Garth moated site?

Monks Garth moated site is a medieval settlement earthwork located in Lincolnshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1011456.

Who is responsible for protecting Monks Garth moated site?

Monks Garth moated site 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 1011456.

What other scheduled monuments are near Monks Garth moated site?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Site of medieval preceptory and settlement remains, Temple Garth (0.5 km), Harpswell Hall: a post-medieval house and gardens overlying medieval settlement remains immediately south of Hall Farm (3.4 km), Southorpe medieval settlement and cultivation remains (4.1 km).

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