Scheduled MonumentsEnglandSite of Cistercian grange

Site of Cistercian grange

England
List entry 1005038
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Site of Cistercian grange is an ancient monument in Lincolnshire that represents the agricultural infrastructure of monastic landholding in medieval England. The grange functioned as a working farm operated by the Cistercian order, typically managed by lay brothers and designed to exploit the monastery's rural estates for grain production and pastoral farming. Such granges formed a characteristic feature of Cistercian economic organisation from the twelfth century onwards, allowing religious communities to maintain self-sufficiency whilst generating surplus for trade. The physical remains at this location, though now fragmentary, preserve evidence of this important aspect of medieval monastic life and rural economy in the East Midlands.

Site of Cistercian grange is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1005038. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Site of Cistercian grange?

Site of Cistercian grange is an ancient monument in Lincolnshire that represents the agricultural infrastructure of monastic landholding in medieval England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1005038.

Who is responsible for protecting Site of Cistercian grange?

Site of Cistercian grange 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 1005038.

What other scheduled monuments are near Site of Cistercian grange?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Ring Dam medieval fishpond (3 km), Roman villa, Haceby (3.3 km), Castle Hills ringwork and bailey (3.8 km).

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