Scheduled MonumentsEnglandMedieval iron working remains at Stanley monastic grange

Medieval iron working remains at Stanley monastic grange

England
List entry 1019633
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Stanley monastic grange is a medieval iron working site in Derbyshire associated with monastic landholding and exploitation of local resources. The grange represents the economic activities undertaken by religious communities during the medieval period, particularly the systematic extraction and processing of iron ore that characterised monastic estate management. Physical remains at the site include evidence of iron working structures and deposits consistent with medieval smelting and forging activities. The site dates to the medieval period and reflects the importance of monastic granges as centres of industrial production and resource management within the broader agricultural and economic networks of the English monasteries.

Medieval iron working remains at Stanley monastic grange is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1019633. View the official record →

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What is Medieval iron working remains at Stanley monastic grange?

Stanley monastic grange is a medieval iron working site in Derbyshire associated with monastic landholding and exploitation of local resources. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1019633.

Who is responsible for protecting Medieval iron working remains at Stanley monastic grange?

Medieval iron working remains at Stanley 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 1019633.

What other scheduled monuments are near Medieval iron working remains at Stanley monastic grange?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Moated site and two fishponds at Moat Wood (1.3 km), Moated site in Mapperley Park Wood (2 km), Dale Abbey (2.2 km).

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