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Eynsford Castle is an unusually intact Norman castle in England, located close to the village of Eynsford. Built in 1088, ransacked in the 14th century it fell into decay and is now in the care of English Heritage and open to the public. For years it was used as dog kennels by the Hart-Dyke family of nearby Lullingstone. Surviving fragments include sections of the curtain wall, some up to 30 feet in height, including evidence of the latrines, and buildings within the walls. It has been listed by English Heritage as a scheduled ancient monument.

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  • Eynsford Castle
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  • Eynsford Castle is an unusually intact Norman castle in England, located close to the village of Eynsford. Built in 1088, ransacked in the 14th century it fell into decay and is now in the care of English Heritage and open to the public. For years it was used as dog kennels by the Hart-Dyke family of nearby Lullingstone. Surviving fragments include sections of the curtain wall, some up to 30 feet in height, including evidence of the latrines, and buildings within the walls. It has been listed by English Heritage as a scheduled ancient monument.
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  • Shown within Kent
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  • 200(xsd:integer)
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  • Yes
Name
  • Eynsford Castle
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  • Eynsford Castle
Condition
  • Ruined
Ownership
  • English Heritage
Latitude
  • 51(xsd:double)
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  • Kent
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  • 0(xsd:double)
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  • Stone
Location
  • Kent, England
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  • Eynsford Castle is an unusually intact Norman castle in England, located close to the village of Eynsford. Built in 1088, ransacked in the 14th century it fell into decay and is now in the care of English Heritage and open to the public. For years it was used as dog kennels by the Hart-Dyke family of nearby Lullingstone. Surviving fragments include sections of the curtain wall, some up to 30 feet in height, including evidence of the latrines, and buildings within the walls. The design of Eynsford Castle is reminiscent of early German castles with a bergfried or fighting-tower forming the central element of the defences. It has been listed by English Heritage as a scheduled ancient monument.
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