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Monument record TR 13 NW 285 - Westenhanger Deer Park
Summary
A deer park is known to have existed around Westenhanger Castle from at least the reign of Henry VIII on the basis of documentary records. It was probably c. 536 acres (237 hectares) in size though by the 17th century had reduced to 400 acres. By 1700 the park was 'disparked' but the pale can still be traced archaeologically and by historic landscape features.
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TR 1187 3712 (2012m by 1877m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TR13NW |
| County | KENT |
| District | FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE, KENT |
| Civil Parish | LYMPNE, SHEPWAY, KENT |
| Civil Parish | SALTWOOD, SHEPWAY, KENT |
| Civil Parish | SELLINDGE, SHEPWAY, KENT |
| Civil Parish | STANFORD, SHEPWAY, KENT |
Map
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Full Description
<1> Historic England, 2019, The deer park at Westenhanger and historic landscape issues for Otterpool Park. (Unpublished document). SKE53507.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SKE53507 Unpublished document: Historic England. 2019. The deer park at Westenhanger and historic landscape issues for Otterpool Park..
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Record last edited
Feb 21 2024 1:14PM