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 installation of monastic origin located in Worcestershire. The site comprises a moated enclosure associated with fishponds, typical of the managed estates maintained by religious houses during the medieval period to support their communities and generate income. The grange functioned as an outlying farm worked in connection with a mother monastery, with the moat and water features reflecting both practical agricultural management and the monastic preference for hydraulic engineering. The complex is recorded as a scheduled ancient monument and represents an important surviving example of medieval monastic land use and economic organisation in the region.

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 installation of monastic origin located 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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