Scheduled MonumentsEnglandSite of St Mary's Priory, Greenfield

Site of St Mary's Priory, Greenfield

England
List entry 1008687
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Site of St Mary's Priory, Greenfield is a scheduled ancient monument comprising the earthworks and buried remains of a medieval priory located in Lincolnshire, England. The priory dates to the medieval period, though the precise founding date and religious order require reference to specialist historical sources to establish with complete accuracy. The site survives today as a series of ground features and archaeological deposits that mark the location of the former religious community, reflecting the medieval tradition of monastic settlement in the English countryside. The scheduled monument designation recognises the archaeological importance of the site in understanding religious life and settlement patterns in medieval Lincolnshire.

Site of St Mary's Priory, Greenfield is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1008687. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Site of St Mary's Priory, Greenfield?

Site of St Mary's Priory, Greenfield is a scheduled ancient monument comprising the earthworks and buried remains of a medieval priory located in Lincolnshire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1008687.

Who is responsible for protecting Site of St Mary's Priory, Greenfield?

Site of St Mary's Priory, Greenfield 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 1008687.

What other scheduled monuments are near Site of St Mary's Priory, Greenfield?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Neolithic long barrow and two associated round barrows 250m east of Fordington House Farm (6.4 km), Bowl barrow at Mill Hill Quarry, 350m north west of Claxby church (6.5 km), Fordington medieval village (6.7 km).

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