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The Moat is a medieval moated site located in Kent, England. The monument comprises a substantial water-filled moat that once surrounded a residential or manorial enclosure, a defensive feature characteristic of the medieval period when such fortifications provided protection and a symbol of status for landholders. The site dates to the medieval period, likely established between the 12th and 16th centuries when moated homesteads were commonly constructed across southern England. The surviving earthwork remains represent an important example of medieval settlement organisation and landscape exploitation in the Kentish countryside.
Medieval moated site, The Moat is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1013948. View the official record →
The Moat is a medieval moated site located in Kent, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1013948.
Medieval moated site, The Moat 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 1013948.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Romano-British roadside settlement and World War II pillbox immediately east of Westhawk Farm (3 km), A moated site and associated garden earthworks 460m south east of Boys Hall (5.5 km), St Mary's Church (remains of) (6.6 km).
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