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Sawcliffe medieval village and moated site is a scheduled ancient monument located in Lincolnshire that preserves evidence of medieval settlement and occupation. The site comprises the remains of a moated enclosure, typical of high-status medieval dwellings of the twelfth to sixteenth centuries, alongside associated settlement features that indicate a substantial medieval village community. The earthwork evidence demonstrates the agricultural and residential character of medieval rural settlement in the Midlands region, with the moated element suggesting the presence of a manor house or equivalent status residence. The site's archaeological significance lies in its survival as an upstanding monument that contributes to understanding medieval village structure and the material conditions of both elite and peasant occupation during the medieval period.
Sawcliffe medieval village and moated site is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1017554. View the official record →
Sawcliffe medieval village and moated site is a scheduled ancient monument located in Lincolnshire that preserves evidence of medieval settlement and occupation. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1017554.
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.
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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