Scheduled MonumentsEnglandMonastic grange, 40m south west of Musden Grange Farm

Monastic grange, 40m south west of Musden Grange Farm

England
List entry 1008546
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

Monastic grange, 40m south west of Musden Grange Farm, is an ancient monument consisting of the remains of a medieval agricultural establishment. The site represents a grange, a type of outlying farm worked by monastic communities to generate income and produce for their mother house. The monument dates to the medieval period, reflecting the extensive landholdings and resource management practices of religious institutions in medieval England. The physical remains survive as earthworks and archaeological features within the Staffordshire landscape, preserving evidence of monastic economic activity and rural settlement patterns during the Middle Ages.

Monastic grange, 40m south west of Musden Grange Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1008546. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Monastic grange, 40m south west of Musden Grange Farm?

Monastic grange, 40m south west of Musden Grange Farm, is an ancient monument consisting of the remains of a medieval agricultural establishment. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1008546.

Who is responsible for protecting Monastic grange, 40m south west of Musden Grange Farm?

Monastic grange, 40m south west of Musden 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 1008546.

What other scheduled monuments are near Monastic grange, 40m south west of Musden Grange Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Row Low bowl barrow (7.2 km), Bowl barrow 70m north-west of The Boxes (7.4 km), Calwich Low bowl barrow (7.5 km).

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