Scheduled MonumentsEnglandMonastic grange at Friary Court

Monastic grange at Friary Court

England
List entry 1007464
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Monastic grange at Friary Court is a medieval agricultural building of Benedictine origin located in Kent. The structure dates from the medieval period and served as a grange, functioning as a working farm and storage facility managed by a monastic community. The building's physical character reflects its practical purpose in supporting monastic agriculture and estate management during the medieval period. Such granges formed an integral part of monastic economic organisation, enabling religious communities to exploit their extensive landholdings and generate revenue.

Monastic grange at Friary Court is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1007464. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Monastic grange at Friary Court?

Monastic grange at Friary Court is a medieval agricultural building of Benedictine origin located in Kent. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1007464.

Who is responsible for protecting Monastic grange at Friary Court?

Monastic grange at Friary Court 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 1007464.

What other scheduled monuments are near Monastic grange at Friary Court?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Roman enclosure SE of Vagniacae (1.5 km), Icehouse at Clock House, Green Street Green (2.8 km), Deserted medieval manorial settlement of Cossington (3.8 km).

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