Scheduled MonumentsEnglandMedieval saltern 1.05km north east of Monkshill Farm, one of a group of six on Seasalter Level

Medieval saltern 1.05km north east of Monkshill Farm, one of a group of six on Seasalter Level

England
List entry 1012972
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Medieval saltern 1.05km north east of Monkshill Farm is a salt-working site located on Seasalter Level in Kent, England. The site forms part of a group of six medieval salterns in this area, reflecting the significant salt-production industry that operated along the Kent coast during the Middle Ages. Salt extraction from seawater was a vital economic activity, and such salterns typically comprised shallow evaporation ponds and associated structures for processing brine. The monument survives as earthwork remains in the landscape, providing evidence of the medieval exploitation of coastal resources in this region.

Medieval saltern 1.05km north east of Monkshill Farm, one of a group of six on Seasalter Level is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1012972. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Medieval saltern 1.05km north east of Monkshill Farm, one of a group of six on Seasalter Level?

Medieval saltern 1.05km north east of Monkshill Farm is a salt-working site located on Seasalter Level in Kent, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1012972.

Who is responsible for protecting Medieval saltern 1.05km north east of Monkshill Farm, one of a group of six on Seasalter Level?

Medieval saltern 1.05km north east of Monkshill Farm, one of a group of six on Seasalter Level 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 1012972.

What other scheduled monuments are near Medieval saltern 1.05km north east of Monkshill Farm, one of a group of six on Seasalter Level?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Medieval saltern 1.15km north east of Monkshill Farm, one of a group of six on Seasalter Level (0.1 km), Medieval saltern 950m north east of Monkshill Farm, one of a group of six on Seasalter Level (0.2 km), Medieval saltern 700m NNE of Monkshill Farm, one of a group of six on Seasalter Level (0.5 km).

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