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Paradise Lodge moated site and grange of the Prior of Bolton is a medieval monastic agricultural establishment located in Yorkshire. The site comprises a moated enclosure associated with a grange, or outlying farm, belonging to Bolton Priory, a significant Augustinian foundation in the region. The moat represents the defensive and status-defining feature typical of high-status medieval manorial sites, whilst the grange functioned as part of the priory's agricultural economy, producing and storing surplus goods for the religious community. The monument dates to the medieval period, reflecting the expanding landholdings and economic management strategies employed by major religious institutions during the twelfth to sixteenth centuries.
Paradise Lodge moated site and grange of the Prior of Bolton is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1008225. View the official record →
Paradise Lodge moated site and grange of the Prior of Bolton is a medieval monastic agricultural establishment located in Yorkshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1008225.
Paradise Lodge moated site and grange of the Prior of Bolton 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 1008225.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including World War II airfield defences at RAF Church Fenton (2.1 km), Mote Hill: a moated site, two fishponds and part of an adjacent field system 500m west of Nun Appleton Hall (2.8 km), Cawood Castle and Castle Garth: residence of the medieval Archbishops of York and associated enclosure containing gardens, five fishponds and a quarry pit (3.1 km).
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