Scheduled MonumentsEnglandChart gunpowder mills

Chart gunpowder mills

England
List entry 1018786
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Chart gunpowder mills is a scheduled ancient monument in Kent comprising the remains of a gunpowder manufacturing complex that operated from the seventeenth century onwards. The site retains structural evidence of the industrial processes involved in powder production, including building foundations and associated features typical of early modern gunpowder mills. Located in the Weald region of Kent, the complex reflects the strategic importance of gunpowder manufacture to England during the early modern period, when such facilities were established near suitable water sources to power machinery and support the nation's military and commercial needs.

Chart gunpowder mills is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1018786. View the official record →

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What is Chart gunpowder mills?

Chart gunpowder mills is a scheduled ancient monument in Kent comprising the remains of a gunpowder manufacturing complex that operated from the seventeenth century onwards. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1018786.

Who is responsible for protecting Chart gunpowder mills?

Chart gunpowder mills 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 1018786.

What other scheduled monuments are near Chart gunpowder mills?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including The Maison Dieu, a late C15 to early C16 building incorporating part of a medieval hospital (0.7 km), The site of St Saviour's Abbey, including the remains of an Iron Age farmstead and Faversham Roman villa (1 km), Oare gunpowder works (1.3 km).

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