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Ringwork in Castle Wood is a medieval earthwork fortification located in Kent, southwest of Little Knowle. The monument comprises a circular or oval defensive enclosure defined by a substantial bank and ditch, characteristic of ringworks constructed during the 11th and 12th centuries. Such structures typically served as small-scale fortified residences or administrative centres for local lords, combining defensive capability with residential function. The earthwork remains visible as a prominent topographic feature within the woodland setting, preserving evidence of Norman-period settlement patterns in the region.
Ringwork in Castle Wood, immediately south west of Little Knowle is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1020155. View the official record →
Ringwork in Castle Wood is a medieval earthwork fortification located in Kent, southwest of Little Knowle. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1020155.
Ringwork in Castle Wood, immediately south west of Little Knowle 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 1020155.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Medieval moated site at Share Farm (4.2 km), Laddingford Bridge near Yalding (6 km), Twyford Bridge in Yalding parish (7 km).
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