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Foston medieval settlement and moated monastic grange is a scheduled ancient monument located in Yorkshire comprising the earthwork remains of a medieval settlement associated with monastic land management. The site preserves evidence of a grange, a working agricultural estate operated by a religious house, which would have been responsible for producing crops and livestock to support the monastery. The settlement is defined by a substantial moat, a water-filled ditch that typically surrounded high-status medieval buildings and functioned both as a defensive and prestige feature. The monument dates from the medieval period, reflecting the extensive network of monastic granges established throughout northern England to exploit outlying lands and consolidate ecclesiastical economic power.
Foston medieval settlement and moated monastic grange is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1019388. View the official record →
Foston medieval settlement and moated monastic grange is a scheduled ancient monument located in Yorkshire comprising the earthwork remains of a medieval settlement associated with monastic land management. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1019388.
Foston medieval settlement and moated monastic 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 1019388.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Site of deserted village of East Lilling (3.4 km), Kirkham Priory Augustinian monastery: monastic precinct, three fishponds, and precinct boundary (3.9 km), Kirkham Bridge (3.9 km).
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