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

Friary Court is a monastic grange forming part of the medieval priory estate in Kent. The site represents the agricultural infrastructure associated with monastic communities, whose granges served as centres of food production and storage for the religious house. The surviving structures and their layout reflect the practical organisation of monastic land management during the medieval period. As recorded in the National Heritage List for England under entry 1007464, the site preserves evidence of the economic functions that sustained monastic life in this region.

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?

Friary Court is a monastic grange forming part of the medieval priory estate 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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