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

Moated site and associated fields, 460m north east of Pickney Bush Farm is a medieval settlement earthwork located in Kent, England. The site comprises a moated enclosure together with adjacent field systems that reflect medieval land organisation and use patterns. The monument dates to the medieval period, when such moated sites served defensive, administrative, or simply high-status residential functions for landholding families. The survival of both the moated platform and surrounding field boundaries provides evidence for understanding the spatial organisation of medieval rural settlement and agricultural practice in the Kent landscape.

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?

Moated site and associated fields, 460m north east of Pickney Bush Farm is a medieval settlement earthwork located in Kent, England. 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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