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:
Building crop mark, possibly 'Corbier Hall'Binbury motte and bailey castleThurnham motte and bailey castleMedieval moated site, fishpond and paddock boundary, Coldbridge Farm, EgertonTower keep castle at Sutton ValenceLeeds 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, Ripple ManorMedieval moated site, East Sutton.
