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Blesswell Grange is a medieval moated site located in Leicestershire. The monument comprises a substantial rectangular moat which formerly enclosed a grange, representing the physical remains of a manorial or monastic agricultural establishment. The site dates to the medieval period, likely established during the thirteenth century or later as part of the systematic development of monastic or noble estates in the region. The moat survives as an important archaeological feature, preserving evidence of medieval settlement patterns and land management practices in the East Midlands.
Blesswell Grange is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1008815. View the official record →
Blesswell Grange is a medieval moated site located in Leicestershire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1008815.
Blesswell Grange 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 1008815.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Churchyard cross in St Egelwin's churchyard (2.8 km), Moated grange at Spinney Farm, Melton Mowbray (5.1 km), Moated site at Ab Kettleby (5.9 km).
This page is just one thread. A full Aubrey report pulls together 15 strands of Blesswell Grange's history, each drawn from the record and mapped to the exact spot:
Every location is different. Not every section appears for every place, only what the historical record actually holds turns up in a report.
Blesswell Grange stands on Lias Group, bedrock that formed in the Aalenian. The rock here is mudstone, siltstone, limestone and sandstone.