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Monument record TQ 82 NW 2 - Lossenham Manor moat
Summary
Lossenham Manor predates the Carmelite priory (1241-1536), so the moat is probably connected with it, rather than the priory.
Location
| Grid reference | TQ 8407 2778 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TQ82NW |
| County | KENT |
| District | ASHFORD, KENT |
| Civil Parish | NEWENDEN, ASHFORD, KENT |
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Full Description
"Losenham: Part of a moat appears to remain on the west side of the site of the Carmelite priory". (TQ 82 NW 3) (1)
The moat remains comprise the waterfilled south east corner and the south arm which can be traced past the present house. Lossenham Manor predates the Priory, so the moat is probably connected with it, rather than the Priory. Published survey 25" correct. (2) TQ 840275 Lossenham, Newenden listed in the county checklist of moated sites in Kent - December 1979. (3)
<1> VCH Kent vol 1 1908 428 (I C Gould) (OS Card Reference). SKE51201.
<2> F1 ASP 05.02.63 (OS Card Reference). SKE41925.
<3> Moated Sites Res Gp Rep 6 1979 47 (OS Card Reference). SKE47267.
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Record last edited
Mar 20 2018 4:41PM