Scheduled MonumentsEnglandSt Mary's Abbey: a Benedictine abbey north and east of Water Lane

St Mary's Abbey: a Benedictine abbey north and east of Water Lane

England
List entry 1008030
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England
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Overview

History & significance

St Mary's Abbey is a Benedictine monastery situated north and east of Water Lane in Kent, England. The abbey was founded in the medieval period and operated as a religious community under the Rule of Saint Benedict. Substantial remains of the abbey survive as an ancient monument, reflecting its status as an important ecclesiastical establishment within the county. The site represents a significant example of medieval monastic architecture and organisation in southeastern England.

St Mary's Abbey: a Benedictine abbey north and east of Water Lane is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1008030. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is St Mary's Abbey: a Benedictine abbey north and east of Water Lane?

St Mary's Abbey is a Benedictine monastery situated north and east of Water Lane in Kent, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1008030.

Who is responsible for protecting St Mary's Abbey: a Benedictine abbey north and east of Water Lane?

St Mary's Abbey: a Benedictine abbey north and east of Water Lane 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 1008030.

What other scheduled monuments are near St Mary's Abbey: a Benedictine abbey north and east of Water Lane?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Tower keep castle at West Malling (0.8 km), World War II Bofors Anti-aircraft gun tower, Pickett-Hamilton fort and pillbox: part of the airfield defences of RAF West Malling fighter station (2 km), Part of an Iron Age enclosure and a minor Roman villa 128m SSE of the Church of St James (2.2 km).

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