Scheduled MonumentsEnglandRudland Close monastic grange, 750m south east of Saddle Stone

Rudland Close monastic grange, 750m south east of Saddle Stone

England
List entry 1018980
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Rudland Close monastic grange is a medieval agricultural establishment located in Yorkshire, approximately 750 metres south-east of Saddle Stone. The site represents a grange belonging to a monastic house, functioning as an outlying farming property that managed demesne lands and generated income for the parent monastery during the medieval period. Granges of this type were characteristic features of monastic economy from the twelfth century onwards, particularly under orders such as the Cistercians. The physical remains at Rudland Close reflect the infrastructure required for large-scale medieval agricultural production and storage.

Rudland Close monastic grange, 750m south east of Saddle Stone is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1018980. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Rudland Close monastic grange, 750m south east of Saddle Stone?

Rudland Close monastic grange is a medieval agricultural establishment located in Yorkshire, approximately 750 metres south-east of Saddle Stone. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1018980.

Who is responsible for protecting Rudland Close monastic grange, 750m south east of Saddle Stone?

Rudland Close monastic grange, 750m south east of Saddle Stone 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 1018980.

What other scheduled monuments are near Rudland Close monastic grange, 750m south east of Saddle Stone?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including High Cross wayside cross on Kirkgate Lane, north of Appleton-le-Moors (6.1 km), Low Cross, a reused standing stone on Kirkgate Lane in Appleton-le-Moors (6.4 km), Neville Castle, 430m north west of the parish church (6.7 km).

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