Scheduled MonumentsEnglandMoated grange

Moated grange

England
List entry 1010307
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Moated grange is a medieval agricultural settlement located in Leicestershire, England. The site is defined by a substantial water-filled moat that formerly enclosed a grange, a farm or rural estate managed as part of a monastic or manorial holding. The moated enclosure represents a characteristic defensive and status-bearing feature of medieval grange complexes, particularly those associated with religious institutions during the twelfth to sixteenth centuries. The earthworks remain visible as a prominent archaeological monument, preserving evidence of medieval rural settlement patterns and monastic land management in the East Midlands.

Moated grange is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1010307. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Moated grange?

Moated grange is a medieval agricultural settlement located in Leicestershire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1010307.

Who is responsible for protecting Moated grange?

Moated 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 1010307.

What other scheduled monuments are near Moated grange?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including St Mary and St Lazarus Hospital, moated site and two fishponds, Burton Lazars (1.6 km), Burrough Iron Age hill fort (3.8 km), Garden, moat and five fishponds at Kirby Bellars (5.9 km).

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