Scheduled MonumentsEnglandSite of medieval port, Stonar

Site of medieval port, Stonar

England
List entry 1003120
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Stonar is a site of a medieval port located near Sandwich in Kent, England. The site represents an important medieval trading settlement and harbour that served as a significant point of embarkation and commerce during the medieval period. Archaeological evidence and historical records indicate activity at the location from at least the Saxon period through the medieval centuries, with the port functioning as a key node in maritime trade networks connecting Kent with continental Europe. The physical remains are now largely buried or submerged due to changes in coastal geography and the silting of water channels over the centuries, though the site retains considerable archaeological potential.

Site of medieval port, Stonar is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1003120. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Site of medieval port, Stonar?

Stonar is a site of a medieval port located near Sandwich in Kent, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1003120.

Who is responsible for protecting Site of medieval port, Stonar?

Site of medieval port, Stonar 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 1003120.

What other scheduled monuments are near Site of medieval port, Stonar?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Medieval moated site at Grove Manor Farm (2.9 km), Romano-Celtic temple and Iron Age site S of Worth (3.2 km), Large cemetery N of Sangrado's Wood (5.4 km).

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