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The remains of the causeway to the south of Westenhanger Castle is a medieval defensive earthwork associated with the castle complex in Kent. The causeway forms part of the water management and fortification system that protected Westenhanger, a moated castle site with origins in the thirteenth century. This structure served both practical and defensive purposes, controlling access across marshy or artificially flooded ground surrounding the castle. The causeway represents the medieval adaptation of landscape engineering to enhance the strategic position and security of the fortified residence.
Remains of the causeway to the south of Westenhanger Castle is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1475108. View the official record →
The remains of the causeway to the south of Westenhanger Castle is a medieval defensive earthwork associated with the castle complex in Kent. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1475108.
Remains of the causeway to the south of Westenhanger Castle 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 1475108.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Saxon Shore fort now called Stutfall Castle, 468m south-west of St Stephen's Church (2.6 km), Royal Military Canal, West Hythe Dam to West Hythe Bridge (2.6 km), Royal Military Canal, West Hythe Bridge to Scanlon's Bridge (3.2 km).
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