Scheduled MonumentsEnglandMoated site at Grange Farm

Moated site at Grange Farm

England
List entry 1017867
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Moated site at Grange Farm is a medieval defensive and domestic enclosure located in Devon. The monument comprises a water-filled moat surrounding an elevated platform, a characteristic form of high-status residence common in medieval England, particularly from the 12th to 16th centuries. The moat would have served both practical defensive purposes and as a status symbol for its occupants. Such sites often developed around farming enterprises, as suggested by the farm name, and represent the settlement patterns of medieval landholding classes during the period of feudal tenure.

Moated site at Grange Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1017867. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Moated site at Grange Farm?

Moated site at Grange Farm is a medieval defensive and domestic enclosure located in Devon. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1017867.

Who is responsible for protecting Moated site at Grange Farm?

Moated site at Grange 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 1017867.

What other scheduled monuments are near Moated site at Grange Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Churchyard cross 3m south of Huish church porch (1.4 km), Bowl barrow in Heathermoor Plantation, 50m north east of Petrockstow Station (1.6 km), Holy well 480m north west of Beaford Mill (3.3 km).

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