Scheduled MonumentsEnglandMonastic Grange at Fenham

Monastic Grange at Fenham

England
List entry 1015631
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Monastic Grange at Fenham is a medieval agricultural establishment associated with monastic land management in Northumberland. The site represents the physical infrastructure of monastic economy, specifically a grange or outlying farm operated by a religious house to work demesne lands and produce surplus for the monastery. Dating to the medieval period, such granges were integral to the economic system of religious communities, enabling them to exploit distant agricultural resources. The remains at Fenham preserve evidence of this important aspect of medieval monastic organisation and rural settlement.

Monastic Grange at Fenham is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1015631. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Monastic Grange at Fenham?

Monastic Grange at Fenham is a medieval agricultural establishment associated with monastic land management in Northumberland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1015631.

Who is responsible for protecting Monastic Grange at Fenham?

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.

What other scheduled monuments are near Monastic Grange at Fenham?

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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