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

Monastic grange, 40m south west of Musden Grange Farm

England
List entry 1008546
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Monastic grange, 40m south west of Musden Grange Farm, is a medieval agricultural outlying farm belonging to a monastic house. The site represents the physical infrastructure of monastic land management in the medieval period, when religious institutions maintained satellite properties to exploit distant holdings and generate revenue through pastoral and arable farming. The grange survives as an archaeological monument, with its location and designation indicating potential structural remains or earthworks associated with the medieval settlement. Such monastic granges were characteristic features of the English landscape from the twelfth century onwards, particularly under the management of orders such as the Cistercians.

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 a medieval agricultural outlying farm belonging to a monastic house. 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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