Scheduled MonumentsEnglandMedieval saltern 700m NNE of Monkshill Farm, one of a group of six on Seasalter Level

Medieval saltern 700m NNE of Monkshill Farm, one of a group of six on Seasalter Level

England
List entry 1012969
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Medieval saltern 700m NNE of Monkshill Farm is a saltwater evaporation site located on Seasalter Level in Kent, forming part of a group of six scheduled medieval salterns in the area. The site dates to the medieval period and represents the systematic exploitation of saline resources that characterised coastal salt production in south-east England. Salterns of this type functioned through the controlled evaporation of seawater in shallow ponds or tanks, with the resulting salt crystals harvested for preservation and trade. The monument survives as earthwork features across the marshland landscape, preserving evidence of an important medieval economic activity that supplied salt to local and regional markets.

Medieval saltern 700m NNE of Monkshill Farm, one of a group of six on Seasalter Level is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1012969. View the official record →

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What is Medieval saltern 700m NNE of Monkshill Farm, one of a group of six on Seasalter Level?

Medieval saltern 700m NNE of Monkshill Farm is a saltwater evaporation site located on Seasalter Level in Kent, forming part of a group of six scheduled medieval salterns in the area. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1012969.

Who is responsible for protecting Medieval saltern 700m NNE of Monkshill Farm, one of a group of six on Seasalter Level?

Medieval saltern 700m NNE 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 1012969.

What other scheduled monuments are near Medieval saltern 700m NNE of Monkshill Farm, one of a group of six on Seasalter Level?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Medieval saltern 950m north east of Monkshill Farm, one of a group of six on Seasalter Level (0.4 km), Medieval saltern 1.15km north east of Monkshill Farm, one of a group of six on Seasalter Level (0.6 km), A World War II Chain Home Radar station at Dunkirk, 200m north east of Christ Church (4.3 km).

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