Scheduled MonumentsEnglandMoat and associated closes at Marshall's Bridge

Moat and associated closes at Marshall's Bridge

England
List entry 1017659
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

The moat and associated closes at Marshall's Bridge is an early medieval earthwork monument located in Kent. The site comprises a substantial moat with adjoining enclosed fields or paddocks, features characteristic of medieval manorial settlement patterns. The monument likely dates from the High Medieval period, reflecting the agricultural and administrative organisation of a substantial holding within the medieval landscape. Such moated sites often served defensive and status functions whilst organising the working agricultural land that supported the medieval settlement.

Moat and associated closes at Marshall's Bridge is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1017659. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Moat and associated closes at Marshall's Bridge?

The moat and associated closes at Marshall's Bridge is an early medieval earthwork monument located in Kent. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1017659.

Who is responsible for protecting Moat and associated closes at Marshall's Bridge?

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.

What other scheduled monuments are near Moat and associated closes at Marshall's Bridge?

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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