Scheduled MonumentsEnglandMedieval saltern 800m north of Monkshill Farm, one of a group of six on Seasalter Level

Medieval saltern 800m north of Monkshill Farm, one of a group of six on Seasalter Level

England
List entry 1012968
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Medieval saltern 800m north of Monkshill Farm is a salt production site located on Seasalter Level in Kent, part of a wider group of six saltern monuments in the area. The site dates to the medieval period and represents the industrial exploitation of coastal saltwater resources, which was a significant economic activity in southeast England. Salterns of this type typically comprised shallow evaporation ponds and associated structures for the extraction and crystallisation of salt from seawater or brackish water. The survival of these earthwork features on Seasalter Level documents the medieval saltmaking industry that served both local consumption and commercial trade networks across southern England.

Medieval saltern 800m north of Monkshill Farm, one of a group of six on Seasalter Level is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1012968. View the official record →

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What is Medieval saltern 800m north of Monkshill Farm, one of a group of six on Seasalter Level?

Medieval saltern 800m north of Monkshill Farm is a salt production site located on Seasalter Level in Kent, part of a wider group of six saltern monuments in the area. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1012968.

Who is responsible for protecting Medieval saltern 800m north of Monkshill Farm, one of a group of six on Seasalter Level?

Medieval saltern 800m north 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 1012968.

What other scheduled monuments are near Medieval saltern 800m north of Monkshill Farm, one of a group of six on Seasalter Level?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Medieval saltern 700m NNE of Monkshill Farm, one of a group of six on Seasalter Level (0.2 km), Medieval saltern 950m north east of Monkshill Farm, one of a group of six on Seasalter Level (0.6 km), Medieval saltern 1.15km north east of Monkshill Farm, one of a group of six on Seasalter Level (0.8 km).

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