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Monastic Grange at Fenham is a medieval agricultural settlement established to support monastic communities in Northumberland. The site comprises the remains of farm buildings and associated structures dating from the medieval period, reflecting the extensive land management systems operated by religious houses across northern England. As a monastic grange, it represents the practical infrastructure through which monasteries exploited their rural estates, with such establishments typically producing grain, livestock, and other provisions for the mother monastery. The site's survival as an archaeological monument preserves evidence of the economic organization and agricultural practices of medieval monastic life in the region.
Monastic Grange at Fenham is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1015631. View the official record →
Monastic Grange at Fenham is a medieval agricultural settlement established to support monastic communities in Northumberland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1015631.
Monastic Grange at Fenham 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 1015631.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Buckton dovecote (2.3 km), Kyloe tower house, East Kyloe (2.9 km), Buckton Moor North camp (3.2 km).
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