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Stutfall Castle is a Saxon Shore fort located near Richborough in Kent, dating to the later Roman period, probably constructed in the third century AD as part of the defensive network protecting the south-east coast of Roman Britain. The fort's remains comprise substantial ruined walls of flint and stone construction, which once enclosed a rectangular fortification designed to accommodate a garrison and control maritime approaches to the Wantsum Channel. The site represents an important example of Roman military architecture from the late imperial period, when such coastal forts were established to defend against Germanic raiders. The monument's strategic location at what was then a significant naval and commercial entry point reflects the military priorities of Roman Britain in its final centuries.
Saxon Shore fort now called Stutfall Castle, 468m south-west of St Stephen's Church is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1005179. View the official record →
Stutfall Castle is a Saxon Shore fort located near Richborough in Kent, dating to the later Roman period, probably constructed in the third century AD as part of the defensive network protecting the south-east coast of Roman Britain. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1005179.
Saxon Shore fort now called Stutfall Castle, 468m south-west of St Stephen's Church 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 1005179.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Early medieval flood defence at Botolph's Bridge, West Hythe (1 km), Royal Military Canal, West Hythe Bridge to Scanlon's Bridge (2.2 km), Dymchurch Redoubt (2.4 km).
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