Scheduled MonumentsEnglandMoated grange at Moor Grange

Moated grange at Moor Grange

England
List entry 1007971
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Moated grange at Moor Grange is a medieval agricultural settlement in Yorkshire, England, consisting of a farmstead enclosed by a substantial water-filled moat. The site dates to the medieval period and represents the characteristic form of a grange, an outlying farm belonging to a monastic house or feudal estate, with the moat serving both defensive and practical functions related to drainage and stock management. The earthwork remains include the moat itself and associated platforms and banks that once supported buildings and ancillary structures within the enclosed precinct. As a moated site, it forms part of the wider pattern of medieval settlement and land exploitation that characterised the Yorkshire landscape during the later medieval period.

Moated grange at Moor Grange is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1007971. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Moated grange at Moor Grange?

Moated grange at Moor Grange is a medieval agricultural settlement in Yorkshire, England, consisting of a farmstead enclosed by a substantial water-filled moat. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1007971.

Who is responsible for protecting Moated grange at Moor Grange?

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.

What other scheduled monuments are near Moated grange at Moor Grange?

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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