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Dispersed medieval settlement remains at Chapel Wood is a scheduled ancient monument comprising the archaeological evidence of a medieval settlement scattered across the woodland landscape near Chapel Wood in Kent. The site represents a settlement pattern typical of the medieval period, with physical remains and subsurface deposits distributed across the area rather than concentrated in a single discrete location. The monument is significant for its potential to illuminate patterns of medieval land use, habitation, and agricultural practice in the Kent countryside. The dispersed character of the remains suggests a settlement organization possibly involving multiple farmsteads or holdings spread across the landscape during the medieval period.
Dispersed medieval settlement remains at Chapel Wood is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1018787. View the official record →
Dispersed medieval settlement remains at Chapel Wood is a scheduled ancient monument comprising the archaeological evidence of a medieval settlement scattered across the woodland landscape near Chapel Wood in Kent. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1018787.
Dispersed medieval settlement remains at Chapel Wood 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 1018787.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Ruined chapel at Pett (2.2 km), The archbishop's palace (2.3 km), Eastwell Church (5.2 km).
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