Ightham Mote, Ivy Hatch, Kent

Ightham Mote is a medieval moated manor house built around a central courtyard plan. It is the most complete small medieval manor house in the county. The earliest stone buildings were all built within a few years of each other and date from between 1340-60. The earliest known owner of the Mote is Sir Thomas Cawne. It is now run by the National Trust (2011).

Location

Kent Ivy Hatch

Period

Medieval (Middle Ages) (1066 - 1484)

Tags

timber framed manor moat architecture