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The Round House at Sandwich is a scheduled ancient monument situated within the remains of the medieval town walls of Sandwich, Kent. The structure dates from the medieval period and represents an element of Sandwich's defensive fortifications, which were constructed to protect this important Cinque Port settlement. The Round House itself forms part of the town's wall system, which underwent various phases of construction and modification from the thirteenth century onwards. As a surviving component of Sandwich's medieval urban defences, the monument contributes to the archaeological and historical evidence of the town's strategic significance during the medieval period.
Sandwich town walls: site of the Round House is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1005172. View the official record →
The Round House at Sandwich is a scheduled ancient monument situated within the remains of the medieval town walls of Sandwich, Kent. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1005172.
Sandwich town walls: site of the Round House 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 1005172.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Medieval moated site at Grove Manor Farm (2.4 km), Romano-Celtic temple and Iron Age site S of Worth (2.7 km), Large cemetery N of Sangrado's Wood (4.8 km).
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