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, designated as a scheduled ancient monument. The site comprises the earthwork remains of a moated enclosure typical of monastic or manorial farming establishments, dating from the medieval period. The moat itself survives as a substantial water-filled or seasonally wet ditch surrounding the interior platform where domestic and agricultural structures would once have stood. Such moated granges served as fortified storage and processing centres for grain and other produce, often operated by religious institutions or nobility to manage their extensive landholdings.

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, designated as a scheduled ancient monument. 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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