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Archbishop's Palace, Bekesbourne is a medieval residential complex associated with the archbishops of Canterbury. The site comprises remains of stone-built structures dating primarily to the 13th and 14th centuries, reflecting the importance of the location as an episcopal property within the Canterbury jurisdiction. The palace served as a retreat and administrative centre for the archbishops during the medieval period, demonstrating the significant landholdings maintained by the archiepiscopal office throughout Kent. The surviving fabric includes stone foundations and wall fragments that attest to the scale and permanence of this high-status ecclesiastical residence.
Archbishop's Palace, Bekesbourne is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1005136. View the official record →
Archbishop's Palace, Bekesbourne is a medieval residential complex associated with the archbishops of Canterbury. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1005136.
Archbishop's Palace, Bekesbourne 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 1005136.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Anglo-Saxon cemetery on Hanging Hill, Bridge, immediately south west of Watling Street (2 km), Enclosures W of Woodlands (2.9 km), Anglo-Saxon barrow field and prehistoric linear earthwork on Barham Downs (3.7 km).
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