Scheduled MonumentsEnglandSite of medieval nunnery and post-Dissolution house, Nun Cotham

Site of medieval nunnery and post-Dissolution house, Nun Cotham

England
List entry 1008686
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

Nun Cotham is a site of medieval nunnery and post-Dissolution house located in Lincolnshire, England. The nunnery was established during the medieval period and functioned as a religious community until the Dissolution of the Monasteries in the sixteenth century. Following the Dissolution, the site was adapted for domestic use, with structures converted to serve as a post-Dissolution house. The earthworks and archaeological remains visible at the site preserve evidence of both the medieval religious occupation and the subsequent secular use of the location.

Site of medieval nunnery and post-Dissolution house, Nun Cotham is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1008686. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Site of medieval nunnery and post-Dissolution house, Nun Cotham?

Nun Cotham is a site of medieval nunnery and post-Dissolution house located in Lincolnshire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1008686.

Who is responsible for protecting Site of medieval nunnery and post-Dissolution house, Nun Cotham?

Site of medieval nunnery and post-Dissolution house, Nun Cotham 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 1008686.

What other scheduled monuments are near Site of medieval nunnery and post-Dissolution house, Nun Cotham?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Cross in St Bartholomew's churchyard (1.6 km), Camera of the Knights Hospitallers, medieval settlement and cultivation remains, post-medieval house and gardens (3 km), Stallingborough medieval settlement, post-medieval manor house and formal gardens (4 km).

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