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Aldington Knoll is a Roman barrow situated in Kent, England, which served as a burial monument during the Romano-British period. The site later functioned as a beacon, repurposed in medieval or early modern times to serve defensive or signalling purposes from its elevated position. The monument represents a continuity of use across centuries, with the original Roman earthwork being adapted for subsequent administrative or military needs. Its survival as a recognisable topographical feature demonstrates the enduring landscape impact of Roman funerary monuments in south-eastern England.
Aldington Knoll Roman barrow and later beacon is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1012216. View the official record →
Aldington Knoll is a Roman barrow situated in Kent, England, which served as a burial monument during the Romano-British period. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1012216.
Aldington Knoll Roman barrow and later beacon 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 1012216.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Eastbridge Church (3.1 km), World War II underground operational post, 1/3 mile (540m) SW of Chapel Farm (3.8 km), Saxon Shore fort now called Stutfall Castle, 468m south-west of St Stephen's Church (4.7 km).
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