Scheduled MonumentsEnglandSite of Anglo-Saxon nunnery and medieval chapel, Stow Green

Site of Anglo-Saxon nunnery and medieval chapel, Stow Green

England
List entry 1007687
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

Site of Anglo-Saxon nunnery and medieval chapel, Stow Green is a scheduled ancient monument comprising the remains of an Anglo-Saxon religious community and later medieval religious structure located in Lincolnshire. The site preserves archaeological evidence of a nunnery of Anglo-Saxon date, representing an important phase in the establishment of monastic communities in the region during the early medieval period. Later medieval occupation is attested by the presence of a chapel, indicating continued religious use of the location through the medieval centuries. The monument survives as an archaeological site where subsurface deposits and surface features retain evidence of these successive phases of religious activity.

Site of Anglo-Saxon nunnery and medieval chapel, Stow Green is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1007687. View the official record →

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What is Site of Anglo-Saxon nunnery and medieval chapel, Stow Green?

Site of Anglo-Saxon nunnery and medieval chapel, Stow Green is a scheduled ancient monument comprising the remains of an Anglo-Saxon religious community and later medieval religious structure located in Lincolnshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1007687.

Who is responsible for protecting Site of Anglo-Saxon nunnery and medieval chapel, Stow Green?

Site of Anglo-Saxon nunnery and medieval chapel, Stow Green 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 1007687.

What other scheduled monuments are near Site of Anglo-Saxon nunnery and medieval chapel, Stow Green?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bowl barrow 210m SSW of The Limes (2.4 km), Bowl barrow 220m south of The Limes (2.4 km), Folkingham Castle (2.4 km).

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