Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBennington Grange moated site

Bennington Grange moated site

England
List entry 1018867
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

Bennington Grange moated site is a medieval moated homestead located in Lincolnshire, England. The monument consists of a substantial rectangular moat that encloses an area of former domestic occupation, characteristic of the moated grange form of settlement that developed in the English Midlands and East Anglia during the medieval period. The site represents a significant example of medieval agricultural and residential organisation, typical of monastic or manorial outlying farms that required defensive or status-defining water features. The moated enclosure remains visible as earthwork features, preserving evidence of settlement patterns and land use practices from the medieval period.

Bennington Grange moated site is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1018867. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Bennington Grange moated site?

Bennington Grange moated site is a medieval moated homestead located in Lincolnshire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1018867.

Who is responsible for protecting Bennington Grange moated site?

Bennington Grange moated site 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 1018867.

What other scheduled monuments are near Bennington Grange moated site?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Allington village cross (2.1 km), Moated grange with fishpond at Muston (3 km), Shifted medieval village earthworks and moat at Easthorpe (3.4 km).

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