Scheduled MonumentsEnglandMoated grange at Stoughton

Moated grange at Stoughton

England
List entry 1010482
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Moated grange at Stoughton is a medieval agricultural settlement in Leicestershire, consisting of a substantial moated enclosure that served as the demesne farm of a religious house. The site dates to the medieval period and exemplifies the monastic economy of the High and Late Middle Ages, when such granges functioned as centres of agricultural production and management for the parent monastery or priory. The moat itself, which survives as an earthwork feature, enclosed the principal buildings and yards of the working farm. The site represents an important category of medieval rural monument documenting the extensive landholdings and economic organisation of the medieval Church.

Moated grange at Stoughton is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1010482. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Moated grange at Stoughton?

Moated grange at Stoughton is a medieval agricultural settlement in Leicestershire, consisting of a substantial moated enclosure that served as the demesne farm of a religious house. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1010482.

Who is responsible for protecting Moated grange at Stoughton?

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.

What other scheduled monuments are near Moated grange at Stoughton?

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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