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Palstre Court is a medieval moated site located in Kent, England. The monument consists of a moat that formerly enclosed a residential or manorial settlement, a common defensive and status-indicating feature of medieval domestic sites in England. Dating to the medieval period, such moated sites typically represent the residences of minor nobility, gentry, or prosperous yeomanry, and Palstre Court's construction and layout reflect the medieval concern for both security and the demonstration of social standing. The site remains an important archaeological record of medieval settlement patterns and domestic life in Kent.
Medieval moated site, Palstre Court is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1013124. View the official record →
Palstre Court is a medieval moated site located in Kent, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1013124.
Medieval moated site, Palstre Court 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 1013124.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Medieval moated site and adjoining fishpond, Moat Farm (4.7 km), Royal Military Canal, Iden Lock (6.7 km), Ring ditch and rectangular enclosure SE of Mockbeggar (6.9 km).
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