Scheduled MonumentsEnglandMoated lodge 200m west of ruins of Bradgate House

Moated lodge 200m west of ruins of Bradgate House

England
List entry 1008813
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

The moated lodge situated approximately 200 metres west of the ruins of Bradgate House is a medieval residential structure protected as a scheduled monument. The site consists of a moated enclosure characteristic of high-status dwellings of the medieval period, indicating occupation by a person of some standing. The monument lies within the landscape of Bradgate Park, Leicestershire, and forms part of the archaeological record relating to medieval settlement and land use in the area. Its proximity to Bradgate House suggests it may relate to the history of that important gentry residence, though the specific chronology and functional relationship between the two sites requires further scholarly investigation.

Moated lodge 200m west of ruins of Bradgate House is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1008813. View the official record →

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What is Moated lodge 200m west of ruins of Bradgate House?

The moated lodge situated approximately 200 metres west of the ruins of Bradgate House is a medieval residential structure protected as a scheduled monument. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1008813.

Who is responsible for protecting Moated lodge 200m west of ruins of Bradgate House?

Moated lodge 200m west of ruins of Bradgate House 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 1008813.

What other scheduled monuments are near Moated lodge 200m west of ruins of Bradgate House?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Kirby Muxloe Castle (5.6 km), Leicester abbey and 17th century mansion and ornamental gardens (6.7 km), Jewry Wall: remains of a Roman bath house, palaestra and Anglo-Saxon church (7.6 km).

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