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Moated grange at Moor Grange is a medieval agricultural settlement site located in Yorkshire. The monument comprises a moated enclosure, a defensive earthwork consisting of a water-filled ditch surrounding a raised platform or island, which served to protect the grange buildings and their associated resources. The site dates to the medieval period, when granges functioned as outlying farms operated by monastic or manorial institutions to manage agricultural production and storage. The moated construction reflects the medieval tendency to fortify or demarcate important economic centres within the landscape, providing both practical protection and a visible assertion of authority over the surrounding territory.
Moated grange at Moor Grange is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1007971. View the official record →
Moated grange at Moor Grange is a medieval agricultural settlement site located in Yorkshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1007971.
Moated grange at Moor 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 1007971.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Market cross (4.2 km), Skipsea Castle: 11th century motte and bailey castle and inland harbour (4.3 km), Hallgarth medieval hall and moat (4.6 km).
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