Scheduled MonumentsEnglandWykeham Chapel: a moated monastic grange and retreat house

Wykeham Chapel: a moated monastic grange and retreat house

England
List entry 1019096
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Wykeham Chapel is a moated monastic grange and retreat house located in Lincolnshire, England, that dates to the medieval period. The site comprises the remains of a monastic establishment with associated earthwork features including a substantial moat that would have served both defensive and practical purposes for the religious community. As a grange, the complex would have functioned as an agricultural and administrative outlying estate of a larger monastery, whilst its designation as a retreat house suggests it may have provided accommodation for contemplative or charitable purposes. The monument is recorded in the National Heritage List for England under entry number 1019096.

Wykeham Chapel: a moated monastic grange and retreat house is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1019096. View the official record →

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What is Wykeham Chapel: a moated monastic grange and retreat house?

Wykeham Chapel is a moated monastic grange and retreat house located in Lincolnshire, England, that dates to the medieval period. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1019096.

Who is responsible for protecting Wykeham Chapel: a moated monastic grange and retreat house?

Wykeham Chapel: a moated monastic grange and retreat house 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 1019096.

What other scheduled monuments are near Wykeham Chapel: a moated monastic grange and retreat house?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Pinchbeck engine (1.4 km), Churchyard cross, St Mary's churchyard (2 km), Elloe Stone (4.2 km).

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