Scheduled MonumentsEnglandSite of church and graveyard of St Mary de Castro

Site of church and graveyard of St Mary de Castro

England
List entry 1004199
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Site of church and graveyard of St Mary de Castro is a deserted medieval church site located in Kent. The monument comprises the earthwork remains of a church building and associated graveyard, representing a significant example of a site abandoned during or after the medieval period. The church is documented in historical records as a medieval foundation, though substantial portions of the site have been lost to subsequent land use and development. The surviving archaeological evidence provides important information about medieval settlement patterns and religious provision in the region.

Site of church and graveyard of St Mary de Castro is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1004199. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Site of church and graveyard of St Mary de Castro?

Site of church and graveyard of St Mary de Castro is a deserted medieval church site located in Kent. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1004199.

Who is responsible for protecting Site of church and graveyard of St Mary de Castro?

Site of church and graveyard of St Mary de Castro 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 1004199.

What other scheduled monuments are near Site of church and graveyard of St Mary de Castro?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Roman cist burials in Gorsley Wood (6 km), Bowl Barrow 350M E.S.E. of Capel farm in Mounts Wood (7 km), Anglo-Saxon barrow field and prehistoric linear earthwork on Barham Downs (7.9 km).

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