Scheduled MonumentsEnglandThe medieval bishop's palace and deer park, Stow Park

The medieval bishop's palace and deer park, Stow Park

England
List entry 1019229
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England
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Overview

History & significance

The medieval bishop's palace and deer park at Stow Park is a scheduled ancient monument in Lincolnshire representing the substantial residential and recreational holdings of a major ecclesiastical landowner. The site comprises the earthworks and archaeological remains of a bishop's residence, likely dating to the medieval period, alongside associated features of a formally managed deer park that would have served both subsistence and status functions for the episcopal household. The physical remains visible today include ridge and furrow cultivation patterns and park boundaries that testify to the landscape management practices of the medieval clergy. Such episcopal estates were characteristic of the wealth and territorial authority wielded by the bishops of Lincoln, one of England's most powerful medieval sees.

The medieval bishop's palace and deer park, Stow Park is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1019229. View the official record →

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What is The medieval bishop's palace and deer park, Stow Park?

The medieval bishop's palace and deer park at Stow Park is a scheduled ancient monument in Lincolnshire representing the substantial residential and recreational holdings of a major ecclesiastical landowner. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1019229.

Who is responsible for protecting The medieval bishop's palace and deer park, Stow Park?

The medieval bishop's palace and deer park, Stow Park 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 1019229.

What other scheduled monuments are near The medieval bishop's palace and deer park, Stow Park?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Site of a college and Benedictine Abbey, St Mary's Church (1.9 km), Roman fort, south of Littleborough Lane (3.6 km), Torksey Castle (3.7 km).

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