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 sixteenth-century water distribution structure located in Lincolnshire. The conduit served to supply fresh water to the local community, reflecting the medieval and early modern concern with public water management and sanitation in English towns. Constructed of stone, the monument represents the practical engineering solutions employed during the Tudor period to maintain reliable water supplies independent of wells and rivers. The structure remains a tangible testament to Renaissance-period infrastructure and urban planning in provincial England.

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 sixteenth-century water distribution 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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