Exploring Kent's Past

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Monument details

Summary

Probable site of moated farmstead, owned in the early 13th century by Robert de Rokesley, seneschal to the archbishop of Canterbury. The site is thought to be located in the south-west corner of the larger later moated priory, represented by a "horseshoe" shaped moat. No trace of or substantial features were found when a bungalow was built on the site in the 1960s, therefore it is probable that the manorial buildings were of wooden construction. It is not known if the site continued to be occupied during any or part of the life of the later priory.

Monument Types

• MOAT (Medieval to Modern - 1066 AD to 2050 AD)
• MANOR HOUSE (Demolished ?, Medieval - 1100 AD? to 1539 AD?)

Full description

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Probable site of moated 11th century manorial farmstead, owned in the early 13th century by Robert de Rokesley, seneschal to the Archbishop of Canterbury. The site is thought to be located in the south-west corner of the larger later moated priory, represented by a "horseshoe" shaped moat. No trace of or substantial features were found when a bungalow was built on the site in the 1960's, therefore it is probable that the manorial buildings were of wooden construction.. It is not known if the site continued to be occupied during any or part of the life of the later priory.(1-2)

<1> Aldridge, N., 1995, The Trinitarian Priory of Motynden at Headcorn, page 177- 212 (Article in serial). SKE8012.

<2> Aldridge, N, 1995, Moatenden Barn Conversion, Headcorn, Watching Brief 1995 (Unpublished document). SKE8014.

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