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Franks Hall is a medieval moated site with associated fishpond located in Kent, England. The monument comprises a substantial rectangular moat surrounding the former manorial residence, with an adjoining fishpond that would have served both practical and decorative functions typical of medieval aristocratic estates. The site dates to the medieval period, reflecting the prosperity and status of its owners through the maintenance of such water-managed features. The moated enclosure and fishpond represent characteristic elements of medieval settlement hierarchy, indicative of a site of some social standing during the Middle Ages.
Medieval moated site and associated fishpond, Franks Hall. is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1017537. View the official record →
Franks Hall is a medieval moated site with associated fishpond located in Kent, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1017537.
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.
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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