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Royal Military Canal is a defensive watercourse constructed between 1804 and 1807 as a rapid response to the threat of Napoleonic invasion. The canal runs for approximately 28 miles across Romney Marsh and the Weald, designed to create a linear fortification that would obstruct an invading force and provide a defensive line for British troops. The section between Appledore Bridge and Kenardington Bridge forms part of this longer strategic defence work, characterised by its distinctive canal bed and associated towpath. The monument represents an important example of Regency-era military engineering and remains substantially intact as an earthwork, retaining considerable archaeological and historical significance as a record of early 19th-century national defence strategy.
Royal Military Canal, Appledore Bridge to Kenardington Bridge is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1005124. View the official record →
Royal Military Canal is a defensive watercourse constructed between 1804 and 1807 as a rapid response to the threat of Napoleonic invasion. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1005124.
Royal Military Canal, Appledore Bridge to Kenardington 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 1005124.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including World War II underground operational base 500yds (457m) SW of Bentley Cottage (2.6 km), Royal Military Canal, Kent Ditch to Heron House, Folkestone (3.9 km), Royal Military Canal, Iden Lock to Kent Ditch (6.1 km).
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