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Ripple Manor is a medieval moated site located in Kent, England. The monument comprises a moat enclosing an area of approximately one acre, representing the defensive earthwork of a medieval manor house. The site dates to the medieval period, likely from the 12th to 14th century, when such moated enclosures were a common feature of manorial settlements across southern England. The moat survives as a substantial earthwork feature, providing evidence of the settlement hierarchy and defensive arrangements characteristic of medieval manor houses in the Kentish landscape.
Medieval moated site, Ripple Manor is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1017548. View the official record →
Ripple Manor is a medieval moated site located in Kent, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1017548.
Medieval moated site, Ripple Manor 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 1017548.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Building crop mark, possibly 'Corbier Hall' (1.8 km), Thurnham motte and bailey castle (1.9 km), Leeds Priory: Augustinian Priory of St Mary and St Nicholas with associated dovecotes and slype, and the site of the 18th century Meredith mansion (3.7 km).
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