Scheduled MonumentsEnglandTower of St Magdalene's Church

Tower of St Magdalene's Church

England
List entry 1005189
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Tower of St Magdalene's Church is a medieval church tower located in Kent, England. The tower survives as a substantial stone structure dating from the medieval period, representing an important example of ecclesiastical architecture from this era. The tower forms part of the heritage landscape of the region and has been formally recorded within the National Heritage List for England under entry 1005189, indicating its recognised significance as an ancient monument. The structure demonstrates the architectural conventions typical of medieval parish church construction in southeast England.

Tower of St Magdalene's Church is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1005189. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Tower of St Magdalene's Church?

Tower of St Magdalene's Church is a medieval church tower located in Kent, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1005189.

Who is responsible for protecting Tower of St Magdalene's Church?

Tower of St Magdalene's Church 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 1005189.

What other scheduled monuments are near Tower of St Magdalene's Church?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bowl Barrow 350M E.S.E. of Capel farm in Mounts Wood (7.5 km), Anglo-Saxon barrow field and prehistoric linear earthwork on Barham Downs (7.8 km), Bowl barrow, the easternmost of six in Eggringe Wood (8.5 km).

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