Leeds Castle by AS
Leeds Castle
Leeds Castle in Kent, began when a wooden fortress was built by Gautbert in the area around 1020.
That castle fell to William II who constructed a stone structure on top of Motte and Bailey (earth mounds and wood palisade), which had been established by Henry I.
Created: 10 December 2020 Edited: 29 November 2023
Leeds Castle Maidstone Information
Leeds Castle Maidstone Address
Maidstone ME17 1PL, UK
ME17 1PL
Website: http://www.leeds-castle.com/
Get directionsLeeds Castle LiDAR Map
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Local History around Leeds Castle
There are some historic monuments around including:
Leeds Priory: Augustinian Priory of St Mary and St Nicholas with associated dovecotes and slype, and the site of the 18th century Meredith mansionMedieval moated site, East SuttonMedieval moated site, fishpond and paddock boundary, Coldbridge Farm, EgertonThurnham motte and bailey castleTower keep castle at Sutton ValenceBuilding crop mark, possibly 'Corbier Hall'Binbury motte and bailey castleMedieval moated site, Ripple Manor.
