Hemsted Manor was a medieval moated manor house that became an elaborate Tudor Mansion. In 1798 it was reported by Hasted that the house 'had been lately altered and modernized and the moat filled up.' At this time the wings and moat were removed and the house was converted into a Georgian-styled residence. It was demolished in c.1860 when the present house was erected and landscaped Gardens were created. The remains of the house have been identified beneath the lawns outside Benenden School through a combination of probing and a resistivity survey. Part of the masonry wall and a Tudor chimney have been exposed in a large shrubbery bed. A water cistern was also found as well as fine china, coarsewares and glass dating to the 19th century.