Scheduled MonumentsEnglandSawcliffe medieval village and moated site

Sawcliffe medieval village and moated site

England
List entry 1017554
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Sawcliffe medieval village and moated site is a deserted medieval settlement located in Lincolnshire, England. The site comprises the earthwork remains of a former village settlement together with a moated enclosure, indicative of a manorial centre that was likely occupied during the medieval period. The visible archaeological features preserve evidence of the settlement's layout and social structure, with the moat representing a defensive or status-marking feature typical of medieval manor houses. Like many rural settlements in the Midlands, Sawcliffe appears to have been depopulated during the later medieval period, leaving behind these earthwork remains as a record of medieval rural life and landscape use.

Sawcliffe medieval village and moated site is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1017554. View the official record →

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What is Sawcliffe medieval village and moated site?

Sawcliffe medieval village and moated site is a deserted medieval settlement located in Lincolnshire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1017554.

Who is responsible for protecting Sawcliffe medieval village and moated site?

Sawcliffe medieval village and 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 1017554.

What other scheduled monuments are near Sawcliffe medieval village and moated site?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Earthwork remains of St Bartholomew's Church, High Risby (0.7 km), Money Field Roman site, Dragonby (0.8 km), Flixborough Saxon nunnery and site of All Saints medieval church and burial ground (3.5 km).

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