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Moat and associated closes at Marshall's Bridge is an ancient monument located in Kent comprising a moated enclosure with its adjoining field systems. The moat dates to the medieval period and represents a form of domestic settlement characteristic of the 12th to 16th centuries, when such water-filled ditches served both defensive and drainage functions around manorial or significant landholding properties. The associated closes indicate planned field organisation contemporary with the moat's occupation, reflecting the agricultural economy that sustained the settlement. The monument survives as an earthwork feature, preserving evidence of medieval land use and settlement patterns in the Kentish landscape.
Moat and associated closes at Marshall's Bridge is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1017659. View the official record →
Moat and associated closes at Marshall's Bridge is an ancient monument located in Kent comprising a moated enclosure with its adjoining field systems. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1017659.
Moat and associated closes at Marshall's Bridge 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 1017659.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Martello tower no 24 at Dymchurch (1.2 km), World War II underground operational post, 1/3 mile (540m) SW of Chapel Farm (2.4 km), Moated site and associated fields, 460m north east of Pickney Bush Farm (2.7 km).
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