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 earthwork monument located in Suffolk, England. The site comprises a substantial moated enclosure typical of medieval manorial settlements, with water-filled or partially water-filled ditches defining the defended domestic complex. Dating to the medieval period, the monument represents the kind of modest fortified residence that would have belonged to a minor landholding family or gentry household during the high medieval era. The earthwork survives as a significant archaeological resource for understanding the distribution and character of medieval settlement patterns across East Anglia.

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 earthwork 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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