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 in Lincolnshire comprising the remains of a medieval Benedictine priory. The priory was established during the medieval period and functioned as a religious community until its dissolution. The site is marked by earthworks and archaeological features that preserve the ground plan and layout of the former monastic buildings, including traces of the church, cloister, and associated structures typical of a priory foundation. The monument represents an important record of monastic settlement and organisation in medieval Lincolnshire, with its preservation as a scheduled site reflecting its archaeological significance for understanding the region's religious history.

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 in Lincolnshire comprising the remains of a medieval Benedictine priory. 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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