Scheduled MonumentsEnglandFriar's Grange moated site

Friar's Grange moated site

England
List entry 1007839
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Friar's Grange moated site is a medieval monument located in Essex, England, comprising a moated enclosure that represents a form of defensive or status-indicating earthwork common in medieval England. The site dates to the medieval period and preserves evidence of settlement patterns characteristic of the era, with the moat itself serving both practical and symbolic functions for the resident community. The physical remains consist of the distinctive water-filled or water-retaining ditch that once enclosed the residential or agricultural complex, a feature typical of the thirteenth to sixteenth centuries in southern England. As a designated ancient monument under National Heritage List entry 1007839, the site contributes to the archaeological record of medieval settlement and land use in Essex.

Friar's Grange moated site is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1007839. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Friar's Grange moated site?

Friar's Grange moated site is a medieval monument located in Essex, England, comprising a moated enclosure that represents a form of defensive or status-indicating earthwork common in medieval England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1007839.

Who is responsible for protecting Friar's Grange moated site?

Friar's 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 1007839.

What other scheduled monuments are near Friar's Grange moated site?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Rookwood Hall moated site (5.4 km), Moated site 100m south west of Torrell's Hall (6.1 km), Moated site immediately west of Skreens Lodge (6.4 km).

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