Scheduled MonumentsEnglandSwineshead Abbey

Swineshead Abbey

England
List entry 1018687
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Swineshead Abbey is a Cistercian monastery founded in Lincolnshire in the early twelfth century, established as a daughter house of Revesby Abbey. The abbey was suppressed during the Dissolution of the Monasteries under Henry VIII in the 1530s. Today the site is marked by fragmentary remains of the monastic buildings, including sections of the cloister ranges and the abbey church, though substantial portions lie buried or have been destroyed. The surviving stonework and earthworks provide evidence of the abbey's medieval layout and its significance as a major Cistercian establishment in the East Midlands.

Swineshead Abbey is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1018687. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Swineshead Abbey?

Swineshead Abbey is a Cistercian monastery founded in Lincolnshire in the early twelfth century, established as a daughter house of Revesby Abbey. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1018687.

Who is responsible for protecting Swineshead Abbey?

Swineshead Abbey 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 1018687.

What other scheduled monuments are near Swineshead Abbey?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including The Manwar Ings: remains of a motte and bailey castle (0.7 km), Butter cross, Swineshead (1.1 km), Stump Cross (1.3 km).

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