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Palstre Court is a medieval moated site located in Kent, England. The monument consists of a moated enclosure typical of the medieval period, when such earthwork defences were constructed around high-status residences and agricultural complexes. The site's moat represents a common form of medieval settlement fortification, providing both practical and symbolic demarcation of property and status. As a recorded ancient monument, Palstre Court contributes to understanding medieval land use and domestic settlement patterns in the Kentish countryside.
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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