Scheduled MonumentsEnglandMoated monastic grange and fishpond complex at Middle Battenhall Farm, 450m north of Upper Battenhall Farm

Moated monastic grange and fishpond complex at Middle Battenhall Farm, 450m north of Upper Battenhall Farm

England
List entry 1017310
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England
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History & significance

Moated monastic grange and fishpond complex at Middle Battenhall Farm is a medieval agricultural settlement associated with monastic landholding in Worcestershire. The site comprises a substantial moated enclosure with an adjoining fishpond, characteristic features of the granges established by religious houses to manage their dispersed estates during the medieval period. The moat and fishpond infrastructure indicates significant investment in both agricultural production and food resources, with the fishpond serving both practical and status-conscious purposes typical of monastic establishments. Dating to the medieval period, the complex represents the physical infrastructure through which monastic communities exploited their rural properties.

Moated monastic grange and fishpond complex at Middle Battenhall Farm, 450m north of Upper Battenhall Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1017310. View the official record →

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What is Moated monastic grange and fishpond complex at Middle Battenhall Farm, 450m north of Upper Battenhall Farm?

Moated monastic grange and fishpond complex at Middle Battenhall Farm is a medieval agricultural settlement associated with monastic landholding in Worcestershire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1017310.

Who is responsible for protecting Moated monastic grange and fishpond complex at Middle Battenhall Farm, 450m north of Upper Battenhall Farm?

Moated monastic grange and fishpond complex at Middle Battenhall Farm, 450m north of Upper Battenhall Farm 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 1017310.

What other scheduled monuments are near Moated monastic grange and fishpond complex at Middle Battenhall Farm, 450m north of Upper Battenhall Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Motte castle, moated site, and medieval agricultural remains at Crookbarrow Farm (1 km), Fort Royal (1.9 km), Edgar Tower entrance to the Cathedral Close (2.3 km).

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