Scheduled MonumentsEnglandMedieval moated site at Grove Manor Farm

Medieval moated site at Grove Manor Farm

England
List entry 1013347
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Medieval moated site at Grove Manor Farm is a scheduled ancient monument located in Kent, England. The site comprises a moated enclosure of medieval date, representing a form of settlement defence and status symbol characteristic of the medieval period in southern England. Moated sites of this type typically date from the 12th to 16th centuries and served both practical and symbolic functions for manorial lords and substantial landholders. The monument survives as earthwork remains that preserve evidence of the ditched enclosure system which once surrounded the residential and domestic structures of the medieval holding.

Medieval moated site at Grove Manor Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1013347. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Medieval moated site at Grove Manor Farm?

Medieval moated site at Grove Manor Farm is a scheduled ancient monument located in Kent, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1013347.

Who is responsible for protecting Medieval moated site at Grove Manor Farm?

Medieval moated site at Grove Manor 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 1013347.

What other scheduled monuments are near Medieval moated site at Grove Manor Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Two enclosures 400yds (360m) NE of Mill House School (4.5 km), Rectangular earthwork in Shingleton Wood (4.8 km), Great Mongeham Anglo-Saxon cemetery (6.5 km).

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