Scheduled MonumentsEnglandMoated site and associated fields, 460m north east of Pickney Bush Farm

Moated site and associated fields, 460m north east of Pickney Bush Farm

England
List entry 1016682
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

A moated site and associated fields 460 metres north east of Pickney Bush Farm is a medieval residential enclosure defined by a substantial water-filled ditch. The monument, located in Kent, represents a form of settlement organisation characteristic of the medieval period, when moated homesteads served as fortified or status-conscious domestic sites for landholding families. The surrounding field systems indicate land use patterns contemporary with the moated dwelling itself. The site remains largely unexcavated, and its precise dating and social status await detailed archaeological investigation, though the morphological evidence places it within the medieval period of English settlement.

Moated site and associated fields, 460m north east of Pickney Bush Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1016682. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Moated site and associated fields, 460m north east of Pickney Bush Farm?

A moated site and associated fields 460 metres north east of Pickney Bush Farm is a medieval residential enclosure defined by a substantial water-filled ditch. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1016682.

Who is responsible for protecting Moated site and associated fields, 460m north east of Pickney Bush Farm?

Moated site and associated fields, 460m north east of Pickney Bush Farm 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 1016682.

What other scheduled monuments are near Moated site and associated fields, 460m north east of Pickney Bush Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including World War II underground operational post, 1/3 mile (540m) SW of Chapel Farm (1.9 km), Eastbridge Church (2.6 km), Moat and associated closes at Marshall's Bridge (2.7 km).

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