Scheduled MonumentsEnglandMedieval moated tile kiln 250m north east of North Grange Farm

Medieval moated tile kiln 250m north east of North Grange Farm

England
List entry 1008039
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Medieval moated tile kiln 250m north east of North Grange Farm is a rare example of a tile production site from the medieval period located in Yorkshire. The monument comprises a moated enclosure that served a specialised pottery kiln, reflecting the local demand for ceramic building materials during the medieval centuries. The moated configuration suggests both defensive or boundary-marking functions typical of such installations, whilst protecting the working area from surrounding land use. The site represents important archaeological evidence of medieval craft production and the distribution of tile manufacture in the English Midlands and northern regions.

Medieval moated tile kiln 250m north east of North Grange Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1008039. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Medieval moated tile kiln 250m north east of North Grange Farm?

Medieval moated tile kiln 250m north east of North Grange Farm is a rare example of a tile production site from the medieval period located in Yorkshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1008039.

Who is responsible for protecting Medieval moated tile kiln 250m north east of North Grange Farm?

Medieval moated tile kiln 250m north east of North Grange Farm 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 1008039.

What other scheduled monuments are near Medieval moated tile kiln 250m north east of North Grange Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Site of Meaux Cistercian Abbey (1.3 km), Meaux duck decoy, 420m south west of Meaux Decoy Farm (2 km), Moated monastic grange site and fishponds in Paradise Wood, 630m north west of Carlam Hill Farm (3.7 km).

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