Scheduled MonumentsEnglandMonastic grange, 180m south of Manor Farm

Monastic grange, 180m south of Manor Farm

England
List entry 1005201
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Monastic grange, 180m south of Manor Farm in Yorkshire, is a medieval agricultural establishment that formed part of the monastic economy of the region. The site represents a grange, a type of outlying farm operated by a monastery to manage distant landholdings and generate produce and revenue for the parent religious house. Dating to the medieval period, the grange would have functioned as a working agricultural complex, typical of the extensive temporal estates maintained by monastic communities across northern England. The physical remains visible at the site reflect the infrastructure of medieval agricultural management, including evidence of the organisation of monastic land use during the High and Late Medieval periods.

Monastic grange, 180m south of Manor Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1005201. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Monastic grange, 180m south of Manor Farm?

Monastic grange, 180m south of Manor Farm in Yorkshire, is a medieval agricultural establishment that formed part of the monastic economy of the region. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1005201.

Who is responsible for protecting Monastic grange, 180m south of Manor Farm?

Monastic grange, 180m south of Manor 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 1005201.

What other scheduled monuments are near Monastic grange, 180m south of Manor Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Round barrow 900m north east of Littlewood Lodge (5.9 km), Round barrow 700m north east of Littlewood Lodge (6.1 km), Five round barrows 700m north east of Littlewood Lodge (6.1 km).

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