Scheduled MonumentsEnglandMedieval moated site and adjacent hythe, Lowden Farm

Medieval moated site and adjacent hythe, Lowden Farm

England
List entry 1013079
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

Lowden Farm is a medieval moated site located in Kent, England, with an associated hythe or landing place that reflects the site's historical importance as a riverine settlement. The moated enclosure is characteristic of medieval manorial settlements and would have served defensive and prestige functions typical of the twelfth to sixteenth centuries. The presence of the adjacent hythe indicates the site's connection to water transport and commerce, suggesting it occupied a position of some significance within the local medieval economy. The monument survives as earthworks that document the layout and scale of this former settlement.

Medieval moated site and adjacent hythe, Lowden Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1013079. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Medieval moated site and adjacent hythe, Lowden Farm?

Lowden Farm is a medieval moated site located in Kent, England, with an associated hythe or landing place that reflects the site's historical importance as a riverine settlement. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1013079.

Who is responsible for protecting Medieval moated site and adjacent hythe, Lowden Farm?

Medieval moated site and adjacent hythe, Lowden Farm 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 1013079.

What other scheduled monuments are near Medieval moated site and adjacent hythe, Lowden Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Castle Toll Saxon burgh and medieval fort (1.1 km), Medieval moated site, Palstre Court (3 km), Newenden Bridge See also KENT 41 (3.1 km).

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