Scheduled MonumentsEnglandSt Mary's Conduit

St Mary's Conduit

England
List entry 1005026
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

St Mary's Conduit is a medieval water management structure located in Lincolnshire. The conduit dates to the medieval period and represents an important example of the infrastructure developed to supply water to religious or urban settlements. Such conduits were typically constructed as stone or brick structures designed to channel water from a source to a designated point of distribution, serving practical needs within monastic communities or town centres. The survival of this structure provides evidence of medieval engineering practices and the organisation of water supply systems in the region.

St Mary's Conduit is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1005026. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is St Mary's Conduit?

St Mary's Conduit is a medieval water management structure located in Lincolnshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1005026.

Who is responsible for protecting St Mary's Conduit?

St Mary's Conduit 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 1005026.

What other scheduled monuments are near St Mary's Conduit?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including White Friar's House, Akrills Court (0.1 km), High Bridge (0.2 km), The Stonebow (0.3 km).

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