Scheduled MonumentsEnglandNorth Grange moated site

North Grange moated site

England
List entry 1018275
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

North Grange moated site is a medieval monument located in Suffolk, England. The site comprises a moated enclosure that dates to the medieval period, likely established between the 12th and 14th centuries as a defensive and status-affirming feature associated with a manorial holding or substantial farmstead. The moat survives as an earthwork comprising ditched banks that formerly enclosed a residential or agricultural complex, typical of such sites across eastern England during the high and late medieval period. The monument remains a significant archaeological record of medieval settlement patterns and the physical organisation of rural estates in Suffolk.

North Grange moated site is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1018275. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is North Grange moated site?

North Grange moated site is a medieval monument located in Suffolk, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1018275.

Who is responsible for protecting North Grange moated site?

North Grange moated site 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 1018275.

What other scheduled monuments are near North Grange moated site?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Remains of Sibton Abbey (0.5 km), South Grange medieval monastic grange (1.8 km), Moat Farm moated site, 650m west of Goodwyns Farm (2.5 km).

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