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High Cayton is a Cistercian grange and associated medieval settlement situated in Yorkshire. The site represents the agricultural infrastructure of a monastic estate, with evidence of both the functional working landscape and habitation structures characteristic of grange settlements operated by Cistercian communities during the medieval period. The physical remains and archaeological deposits at the location preserve evidence of medieval occupation and use patterns related to monastic land management. The grange forms part of the broader network of monastic agricultural establishments that were fundamental to the economic organisation of Cistercian houses in northern England.
Cistercian grange and medieval settlement at High Cayton is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1020747. View the official record →
High Cayton is a Cistercian grange and associated medieval settlement situated in Yorkshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1020747.
Cistercian grange and medieval settlement at High Cayton 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 1020747.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Wallerthwaite medieval village (2 km), Round barrow 250m west of Wallerthwaite (2 km), Village cross with sundial and stocks (2.5 km).
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