Scheduled MonumentsEnglandMedieval moated site and associated fishpond, Franks Hall.

Medieval moated site and associated fishpond, Franks Hall.

England
List entry 1017537
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

Franks Hall is a medieval moated site with associated fishpond located in Kent. The monument comprises a substantial rectangular moat enclosing a dwelling platform, typical of high-status medieval settlement sites of the twelfth to sixteenth centuries. The fishpond, positioned adjacent to the moated enclosure, represents the integration of food production infrastructure characteristic of prosperous medieval manorial establishments. The site survives as an earthwork monument, preserving evidence of medieval domestic and agricultural organisation in its physical topography.

Medieval moated site and associated fishpond, Franks Hall. is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1017537. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Medieval moated site and associated fishpond, Franks Hall.?

Franks Hall is a medieval moated site with associated fishpond located in Kent. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1017537.

Who is responsible for protecting Medieval moated site and associated fishpond, Franks Hall.?

Medieval moated site and associated fishpond, Franks Hall. 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 1017537.

What other scheduled monuments are near Medieval moated site and associated fishpond, Franks Hall.?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Lullingstone Roman villa and Saxon church (3.6 km), Chapel, Maplescombe (4 km), Lullingstone Castle gateway (4.2 km).

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