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Scadbury Manor moated site and fishponds is a medieval monument located in Kent, England, comprising the remains of a substantial moated enclosure alongside associated fishpond systems. The moated site represents a typical form of high-status residential settlement that became prevalent during the medieval period, with the earthwork defences and water features serving both defensive and utilitarian purposes. The fishponds indicate the economic management of the estate, reflecting the importance of fish as a food resource in medieval aristocratic and gentry households. The site preserves valuable archaeological evidence of medieval settlement patterns and land use in south-eastern England.
Scadbury Manor moated site and fishponds is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1409786. View the official record →
Scadbury Manor moated site and fishponds is a medieval monument located in Kent, England, comprising the remains of a substantial moated enclosure alongside associated fishpond systems. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1409786.
Scadbury Manor moated site and fishponds 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 1409786.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Ruxley old church (2.5 km), Romano-British masonry building and Saxon cemetery, Fordcroft, Orpington (2.6 km), Orpington Roman villa (4.3 km).
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