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Moated grange at Stoughton is a medieval agricultural settlement in Leicestershire, defined by its distinctive water-filled moat that once enclosed a farmstead or grange. The site dates to the medieval period, likely established during the twelfth to fourteenth centuries when moated enclosures were commonly constructed around agricultural and manorial complexes. The moat survives as an important archaeological feature, providing evidence of the settlement's layout and defensive or status-related function within the medieval landscape. Such granges typically served as working farms managed by religious or lay lords, and the moat at Stoughton represents the physical remains of this rural medieval economy.
Moated grange at Stoughton is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1010482. View the official record →
Moated grange at Stoughton is a medieval agricultural settlement in Leicestershire, defined by its distinctive water-filled moat that once enclosed a farmstead or grange. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1010482.
Moated grange at Stoughton 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 1010482.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Churchyard cross in St Mary's churchyard (0.2 km), Stretton Magna deserted village, two fishponds and moated site. (2.6 km), Medieval manorial fishponds at The Banks (5.4 km).
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