Scheduled MonumentsEnglandMoot Mound 400m west of Knox Bridge

Moot Mound 400m west of Knox Bridge

England
List entry 1013147
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Moot Mound, situated approximately 400 metres west of Knox Bridge in Kent, is a raised earthwork of medieval date. The mound represents a motte or assembly mound typical of administrative and judicial sites established during the medieval period, when such elevated structures served as focal points for local governance and community gatherings. The earthwork survives as a prominent topographical feature within the landscape, preserving evidence of medieval settlement patterns and territorial organisation in the region. Its designation as a scheduled monument reflects its archaeological and historical significance as a surviving example of medieval administrative infrastructure in Kent.

Moot Mound 400m west of Knox Bridge is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1013147. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Moot Mound 400m west of Knox Bridge?

Moot Mound, situated approximately 400 metres west of Knox Bridge in Kent, is a raised earthwork of medieval date. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1013147.

Who is responsible for protecting Moot Mound 400m west of Knox Bridge?

Moot Mound 400m west of Knox 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 1013147.

What other scheduled monuments are near Moot Mound 400m west of Knox Bridge?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Medieval moated site, Lovehurst Manor (0.9 km), Roman site on W edge of Little Farningham Wood (5.7 km), Moated site immediately west of Furnace Farm (7.4 km).

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