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Swainby medieval settlement is a Premonstratensian abbey and associated grange located immediately east of Swainby Grove in Yorkshire. The establishment dates to the medieval period and represents an important example of monastic agricultural organisation, reflecting the distinctive role that Premonstratensian canons played in the development of the English religious landscape. The site comprises the abbey itself together with its dependent grange and the field systems that supported monastic farming, demonstrating the integrated economic and spiritual life of the community. The physical remains and earthworks preserve evidence of this medieval religious and agricultural complex, which constitutes a significant archaeological resource for understanding monastic settlement patterns and land management in Yorkshire.
Swainby medieval settlement, Premonstratensian abbey, grange and field system, immediately east of Swainby Grove is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1021137. View the official record →
Swainby medieval settlement is a Premonstratensian abbey and associated grange located immediately east of Swainby Grove in Yorkshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1021137.
Swainby medieval settlement, Premonstratensian abbey, grange and field system, immediately east of Swainby Grove 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 1021137.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Money Hill motte and bailey castle (2.1 km), Healam Bridge Roman fort and vicus (2.4 km), Round barrow 250m north east of Comer Lodge (4.2 km).
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