Scheduled MonumentsEnglandMedieval saltern 950m north east of Monkshill Farm, one of a group of six on Seasalter Level

Medieval saltern 950m north east of Monkshill Farm, one of a group of six on Seasalter Level

England
List entry 1012971
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England
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History & significance

This medieval saltern 950 metres north-east of Monkshill Farm is a salt-production site forming part of a cluster of six salterns located on Seasalter Level in Kent. The site dates to the medieval period and represents the exploitation of coastal salt resources through the evaporation of seawater, a significant economic activity in medieval England. The saltern's physical remains typically consist of earthwork features associated with the infrastructure of salt manufacture, including the degraded traces of ponds and working areas. This group of salterns on Seasalter Level demonstrates the intensive and organised nature of salt production in this locality during the medieval period.

Medieval saltern 950m north east of Monkshill Farm, one of a group of six on Seasalter Level is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1012971. View the official record →

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What is Medieval saltern 950m north east of Monkshill Farm, one of a group of six on Seasalter Level?

This medieval saltern 950 metres north-east of Monkshill Farm is a salt-production site forming part of a cluster of six salterns located on Seasalter Level in Kent. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1012971.

Who is responsible for protecting Medieval saltern 950m north east of Monkshill Farm, one of a group of six on Seasalter Level?

Medieval saltern 950m 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 1012971.

What other scheduled monuments are near Medieval saltern 950m north east of Monkshill Farm, one of a group of six on Seasalter Level?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Medieval saltern 800m north east of Monkshill Farm, one of a group of six on Seasalter Level (0.2 km), Medieval saltern 1.15km north east of Monkshill Farm, one of a group of six on Seasalter Level (0.3 km), Medieval saltern 700m NNE of Monkshill Farm, one of a group of six on Seasalter Level (0.4 km).

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