Scheduled MonumentsEnglandLittle Kit's Coty House Megalithic Tomb.

Little Kit's Coty House Megalithic Tomb.

England
List entry 1013673
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

Little Kit's Coty House is a Neolithic chambered tomb located near Aylesford in Kent, England. Dating to the Neolithic period, approximately 4000 to 3000 BCE, it represents a type of megalithic monument characteristic of early agricultural communities in southern Britain. The structure consists of a stone chamber constructed from sarsen blocks, though it survives in a fragmentary state with only partial remains of its original form visible today. As a scheduled ancient monument, Little Kit's Coty House is significant for understanding Neolithic funerary practices and the material culture of prehistoric Kent.

Little Kit's Coty House Megalithic Tomb. is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1013673. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Little Kit's Coty House Megalithic Tomb.?

Little Kit's Coty House is a Neolithic chambered tomb located near Aylesford in Kent, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1013673.

Who is responsible for protecting Little Kit's Coty House Megalithic Tomb.?

Little Kit's Coty House Megalithic Tomb. 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 1013673.

What other scheduled monuments are near Little Kit's Coty House Megalithic Tomb.?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Aylesford Bridge (2.1 km), Cistercian Abbey at Boxley (2.4 km), Len Bridge, Mill Street (5.1 km).

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