Monument record MLI122006 - Shepherd's Top Farm, Great Hale
Summary
Site of a former 19th century historic farmstead. No longer extant.
Type and Period (1)
- FARMSTEAD (Post Medieval to Mid 20th Century - 1800 AD? to 1950 AD?)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Full Description
Shepherd's Top Farm was included in a survey of South Lincolnshire farms, as part of a wider study of English Farmsteads. It is thought to have developed from the 18th century, in an evolutionary fashion. {1}{2}
Shepherd's Top Farm, Great Hale. Demolished 19th century historic farmstead. Regular courtyard of U plan. The farmhouse was detached from the main working complex. Isolated location. {3}
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1> SLI6270 Bibliographic Reference: P.S. Barnwell and Colum Giles. 1997. English Farmsteads, 1750-1914. p.170.
- <2> SLI17329 Unpublished Document: Historic England. Document Held by The Historic England Archive. BF091537.
- <3> SLI15702 Digital Archive: English Heritage / Historic England. 2015. Greater Lincolnshire Farmsteads Project. 7611.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TF 1700 4205 (42m by 59m) Estimated from Sources |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | GREAT HALE, NORTH KESTEVEN, LINCOLNSHIRE |
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Record last edited
Oct 23 2026 3:24PM
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