Scheduled MonumentsEnglandThe Grange moated site, Hose

The Grange moated site, Hose

England
List entry 1010668
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

The Grange moated site, Hose is a medieval moated homestead situated in the parish of Hose, Leicestershire. The site consists of a substantial rectangular moat enclosing an area that once contained domestic and agricultural buildings, typical of the defended or status-marked residential sites of medieval gentry or substantial farmers. Dating to the medieval period, the moated enclosure represents the earthwork remains of a settlement pattern common to the Midlands during the twelfth to sixteenth centuries. The monument survives as an important archaeological record of medieval rural settlement hierarchy and land management in Leicestershire.

The Grange moated site, Hose is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1010668. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is The Grange moated site, Hose?

The Grange moated site, Hose is a medieval moated homestead situated in the parish of Hose, Leicestershire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1010668.

Who is responsible for protecting The Grange moated site, Hose?

The Grange moated site, Hose 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 1010668.

What other scheduled monuments are near The Grange moated site, Hose?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Moated site north-east of St Remigius' Church (3.2 km), Blesswell Grange (4.1 km), Medieval market cross and 19th century commemorative cross (5.3 km).

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