Scheduled MonumentsEnglandMedieval monastic grange and site of medieval settlement at Ninevah

Medieval monastic grange and site of medieval settlement at Ninevah

England
List entry 1018864
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Ninevah is a medieval monastic grange and settlement site located in Yorkshire. The grange represents a characteristic example of monastic agricultural organization, having functioned as an outlying farm estate managed by a nearby monastery to support its economic operations during the medieval period. The site encompasses archaeological evidence of the medieval settlement associated with grange activities, including structural remains and artifact scatters that indicate occupation and use patterns typical of monastic estate management. Such granges were essential components of monastic economies, enabling religious communities to exploit and manage lands at distance from their principal houses.

Medieval monastic grange and site of medieval settlement at Ninevah is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1018864. View the official record →

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What is Medieval monastic grange and site of medieval settlement at Ninevah?

Ninevah is a medieval monastic grange and settlement site located in Yorkshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1018864.

Who is responsible for protecting Medieval monastic grange and site of medieval settlement at Ninevah?

Medieval monastic grange and site of medieval settlement at Ninevah 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 1018864.

What other scheduled monuments are near Medieval monastic grange and site of medieval settlement at Ninevah?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Site of medieval chapel and section of Fountains Park park pale, 170m south west of How Hill Farm (0.6 km), Medieval deer park pale surrounding Fountains Park (0.8 km), Medieval monastic fishponds immediately east of Park House (1 km).

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