Scheduled MonumentsEnglandMedieval moated site, Great Barnett's

Medieval moated site, Great Barnett's

England
List entry 1013169
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Great Barnett's is a moated site located in Kent, England, dating to the medieval period. The monument comprises a substantial water-filled moat that once enclosed a residential settlement, typical of high-status medieval occupation in the region. Such moated sites became established features of the medieval landscape from the twelfth century onwards, serving both defensive and status-affirming functions for their inhabitants. The physical remains at Great Barnett's preserve evidence of medieval domestic settlement patterns and land use practices in Kent.

Medieval moated site, Great Barnett's is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1013169. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Medieval moated site, Great Barnett's?

Great Barnett's is a moated site located in Kent, England, dating to the medieval period. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1013169.

Who is responsible for protecting Medieval moated site, Great Barnett's?

Medieval moated site, Great Barnett's 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 1013169.

What other scheduled monuments are near Medieval moated site, Great Barnett's?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bowl barrow 25m east of The Mount (3.3 km), Tonbridge Castle (3.4 km), Medieval hall at No 186 High Street (3.5 km).

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