Scheduled MonumentsEnglandPrehistoric linear boundary and associated features including a medieval monastic grange, north, east and south east of Moorsome Farm

Prehistoric linear boundary and associated features including a medieval monastic grange, north, east and south east of Moorsome Farm

England
List entry 1020836
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Prehistoric linear boundary and associated features including a medieval monastic grange, north, east and south east of Moorsome Farm is a scheduled ancient monument in Yorkshire comprising prehistoric linear earthworks of unknown specific date alongside medieval monastic infrastructure. The site demonstrates the long history of land division and management in the region, with the prehistoric boundaries representing early systematic approaches to territorial demarcation, whilst the associated monastic grange reflects the medieval period's agricultural organisation and the economic reach of religious institutions into the Yorkshire countryside. The monument's survival and scheduling recognition underline its archaeological value in understanding patterns of settlement, land use, and monastic economy across multiple periods.

Prehistoric linear boundary and associated features including a medieval monastic grange, north, east and south east of Moorsome Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1020836. View the official record →

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What is Prehistoric linear boundary and associated features including a medieval monastic grange, north, east and south east of Moorsome Farm?

Prehistoric linear boundary and associated features including a medieval monastic grange, north, east and south east of Moorsome Farm is a scheduled ancient monument in Yorkshire comprising prehistoric linear earthworks of unknown specific date alongside medieval monastic infrastructure. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1020836.

Who is responsible for protecting Prehistoric linear boundary and associated features including a medieval monastic grange, north, east and south east of Moorsome Farm?

Prehistoric linear boundary and associated features including a medieval monastic grange, north, east and south east of Moorsome Farm 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 1020836.

What other scheduled monuments are near Prehistoric linear boundary and associated features including a medieval monastic grange, north, east and south east of Moorsome Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Dovecote at Low Hall (3.8 km), Wykeham Cistercian priory, All Saints parish church and churchyard cross (5.5 km), Yedingham Priory (5.5 km).

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