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Archbishop's Palace, Bekesbourne is a medieval residence situated in the parish of Bekesbourne in Kent. The palace dates from the medieval period and served as a property of archiepiscopal holdings, reflecting the extensive ecclesiastical estates controlled by the Archbishop of Canterbury. The surviving remains demonstrate the architectural character typical of high-status medieval residential buildings. The site represents an important example of the administrative and domestic infrastructure maintained by the archbishopric in Kent during the medieval period.
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 residence situated in the parish of Bekesbourne in Kent. 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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