Scheduled MonumentsEnglandShurland House: early 16th century Great House and associated remains

Shurland House: early 16th century Great House and associated remains

England
List entry 1015681
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Shurland House is a substantial Great House of early sixteenth-century date located in Kent, England. The structure represents an important example of early Tudor domestic architecture and reflects the wealth and status of its original occupants during a period of significant architectural development in English manor houses. The surviving remains, comprising the principal building and associated structures, retain evidence of the original layout and construction techniques characteristic of the period. The monument is recorded as a heritage asset of considerable archaeological and historical interest, contributing to understanding of early modern domestic settlement and elite housing in Kent.

Shurland House: early 16th century Great House and associated remains is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1015681. View the official record →

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What is Shurland House: early 16th century Great House and associated remains?

Shurland House is a substantial Great House of early sixteenth-century date located in Kent, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1015681.

Who is responsible for protecting Shurland House: early 16th century Great House and associated remains?

Shurland House: early 16th century Great House and associated remains 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 1015681.

What other scheduled monuments are near Shurland House: early 16th century Great House and associated remains?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Cold War Heavy Anti-Aircraft Battery lying on land to east of Harty Ferry Road (2.5 km), Nunnery at Minster Abbey (4 km), Medieval moated site at Sayes Court (6 km).

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