Scheduled MonumentsEnglandSite of Brazenose College

Site of Brazenose College

England
List entry 1004972
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Brazenose College is a site of medieval academic foundation located in Lincolnshire. The college was established in the late thirteenth century as part of the expansion of higher education in England during the medieval period. The site represents an important example of collegiate institution development in the English provinces, reflecting the broader growth of learning centres beyond the principal universities of Oxford and Cambridge. Physical remains and archaeological evidence from the site document the layout and construction of a medieval educational establishment, preserving aspects of institutional life from this formative period in English academic history.

Site of Brazenose College is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1004972. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Site of Brazenose College?

Brazenose College is a site of medieval academic foundation located in Lincolnshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1004972.

Who is responsible for protecting Site of Brazenose College?

Site of Brazenose College 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 1004972.

What other scheduled monuments are near Site of Brazenose College?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including St Michael's Priory rere-dorter (1 km), Wothorpe House (2.2 km), Uffington Bridge (3.3 km).

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