Scheduled MonumentsEnglandSite of a college and Benedictine Abbey, St Mary's Church

Site of a college and Benedictine Abbey, St Mary's Church

England
List entry 1012976
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

St Mary's Church is a site of a college and Benedictine abbey in Lincolnshire, England, representing the institutional religious foundations that developed in the medieval period. The priory or abbey remains an important example of monastic establishment within the county, with the church structure reflecting the architectural traditions associated with Benedictine communities. The site retains evidence of its medieval foundation and subsequent development as a religious community, though the current physical remains indicate the substantial transformations typical of post-Dissolution sites. Its designation as a heritage monument reflects its significance to understanding the ecclesiastical and social organisation of medieval Lincolnshire.

Site of a college and Benedictine Abbey, St Mary's Church is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1012976. View the official record →

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What is Site of a college and Benedictine Abbey, St Mary's Church?

St Mary's Church is a site of a college and Benedictine abbey in Lincolnshire, England, representing the institutional religious foundations that developed in the medieval period. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1012976.

Who is responsible for protecting Site of a college and Benedictine Abbey, St Mary's Church?

Site of a college and Benedictine Abbey, St Mary's Church 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 1012976.

What other scheduled monuments are near Site of a college and Benedictine Abbey, St Mary's Church?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including The medieval bishop's palace and deer park, Stow Park (1.9 km), Thorpe medieval settlement (3.3 km), Coates medieval settlement and moated site (3.3 km).

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