Scheduled MonumentsEnglandMedieval moated site, Devils Den.

Medieval moated site, Devils Den.

England
List entry 1013166
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Devils Den moated site is a medieval earthwork monument located in Kent, England. The site comprises a substantial water-filled moat surrounding what was formerly a domestic or manorial enclosure, typical of the medieval period when such features served both defensive and status-indicating functions for landholding families. The moat remains the most visible surviving feature of the settlement, preserving evidence of medieval land occupation and social hierarchy in the locality. Such moated sites proliferated across south-eastern England during the twelfth to sixteenth centuries, with Devils Den representing an important archaeological example of this widespread settlement form.

Medieval moated site, Devils Den. is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1013166. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Medieval moated site, Devils Den.?

Devils Den moated site is a medieval earthwork monument located in Kent, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1013166.

Who is responsible for protecting Medieval moated site, Devils Den.?

Medieval moated site, Devils Den. 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 1013166.

What other scheduled monuments are near Medieval moated site, Devils Den.?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Starborough Castle (1.6 km), Large multivallate hillfort at Dry Hill Camp (3.5 km), Village cage and St Peter's Cross (5.5 km).

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