Scheduled MonumentsEnglandRemains of medieval gatehouse

Remains of medieval gatehouse

England
List entry 1004928
Nation
England
The designation
Reference
List entry 1004928
Authority
Historic England (NHLE)
Status
Scheduled Monument
Scheduled area
0 hectares
Grid reference
TF 00006 25010
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

The remains of a medieval gatehouse is an ancient monument located in Lincolnshire, England, designated on the National Heritage List for England under entry number 1004928. The structure dates from the medieval period and represents the defensive or access infrastructure typical of fortified settlements, castles, or monastic establishments from this era. The surviving fabric provides evidence of medieval architectural practice and the importance of controlled entry points to significant medieval complexes. The gatehouse, now partially ruined, contributes to understanding the spatial organisation and defensive strategies of medieval Lincolnshire.

Remains of medieval gatehouse is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1004928. View the official record →

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What is Remains of medieval gatehouse?

The remains of a medieval gatehouse is an ancient monument located in Lincolnshire, England, designated on the National Heritage List for England under entry number 1004928.

Who is responsible for protecting Remains of medieval gatehouse?

Remains of medieval gatehouse 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 1004928.

What other scheduled monuments are near Remains of medieval gatehouse?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Corby Glen market cross (0.1 km), Corby moated mound (0.1 km), The Hermitage moated site, 400m north east of Corby Pasture Farm (1.8 km).

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Roman Britain
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The ground beneath

The bedrock under Remains of medieval gatehouse

Remains of medieval gatehouse stands on Inferior Oolite Group, bedrock that formed in the Bathonian. The rock here is limestone, sandstone, siltstone and mudstone.