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Ripple Manor is a medieval moated site located in Kent, England, representing a form of domestic settlement characteristic of the medieval period. The monument consists of a substantial moat, the defining feature of such sites, which originally enclosed and protected a manor house and its associated buildings. Moated sites of this type were commonly established during the 12th to 16th centuries, serving as the residences of minor landowners and gentry who sought both defensive capability and conspicuous display of status through the construction of water-surrounded enclosures. The site at Ripple Manor preserves evidence of this medieval settlement pattern and contributes to understanding the distribution and character of elite domestic architecture 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, representing a form of domestic settlement characteristic of the medieval period. 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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