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Moatenden Priory

Hob Uid: 417728
Location :
Kent
Maidstone
Headcorn
Grid Ref : TQ8189046410
Summary : Trinitarian Priory, the first to be founded in England in 1224. Dissolved in 1538. The site was moated, all four sides of the moat surviving. There is also the remains of a fishpond. The site of the priory is now covered by a 16th century former farmhouse, originally timber framed, now faced with brick and tile hung, presumably constructed post-Dissolution, with 18th century alterations. Suriving medieval features include stone doorways, window and a serving hatch (please see record 1318753).
More information : [TQ 81894641] Priory [NR] Site of [NAT] (1)

Moatenden or Mottenden - a priory of Trinitarians founded circa 1224 dissolved 1538. (2)

A large well-preserved, rectangular moat at Moatenden, averaging 11.0m. in width, encloses an area measuring 120.0m. NW-SE by 110.0m. transversely and incorporates natural ponds in the SW angle. Adjoining these is a small square-ended pond which may have been a fishpond. All are water-filled except part of the NW arm of the moat. On this side also is a strong outer retaining bank.

Moatenden farmhouse, a timber framed structure faced with 18th century and modern brick, also incorporates stone windows and four-centre arched doorway, probably re-used materials from the site. 1/2500 Survey revised. (3)

Checked and correct (Survey of 29.11.61)
GPS AO/63/122/6 and 7. (4)

Moatenden Priory, Grade II. (5)

Additional bibliography. (6-15)
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Monument Types:
Monument Period Name : Medieval
Display Date : Founded 1242
Monument End Date : 1242
Monument Start Date : 1242
Monument Type : Moat, Trinitarian Monastery, Fishpond
Evidence : Earthwork, Documentary Evidence
Monument Period Name : Medieval
Display Date : Dissolved 1538
Monument End Date : 1538
Monument Start Date : 1538
Monument Type : Trinitarian Monastery
Evidence : Documentary Evidence
Monument Period Name : Post Medieval
Display Date : Possibly built C16
Monument End Date : 1599
Monument Start Date : 1540
Monument Type : Farmhouse
Evidence : Extant Building
Monument Period Name : Post Medieval
Display Date : Altered C18
Monument End Date : 1799
Monument Start Date : 1700
Monument Type : Farmhouse
Evidence : Extant Building
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Related Records from other datasets:
External Cross Reference Source : Listed Building List Entry Legacy Uid
External Cross Reference Number : 174308
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External Cross Reference Source : National Monuments Record Number
External Cross Reference Number : TQ 84 NW 4
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Relationship type : General association
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Associated Activities :
Activity type : FIELD OBSERVATION (VISUAL ASSESSMENT)
Start Date : 1962-12-01
End Date : 1962-12-01
Associated Activities :
Activity type : FIELD OBSERVATION (VISUAL ASSESSMENT)
Start Date : 1964-01-16
End Date : 1964-01-16
Associated Activities :
Activity type : EVALUATION
Start Date : 1992-01-01
End Date : 1992-12-31
Associated Activities :
Activity type : GEOPHYSICAL SURVEY
Start Date : 1992-01-01
End Date : 1992-12-31
Associated Activities :
Activity type : WATCHING BRIEF
Start Date : 1995-01-01
End Date : 1995-12-31
Associated Activities :
Activity type : WATCHING BRIEF
Start Date : 2002-01-01
End Date : 2002-12-31