THURNHAM CASTLE

Photos Charles Taylor

A 12th century flint-built castle on a hill also known as Godard's Castle which is built on the edge of the North Downs with a spectacular view across East Kent. One side of the bailey wall still stands ten foot high and originally it enclosed an area of about a quarter of an acre. These is no visible stonework on the large motte. It has been bought by the council, who have cleared the worst of the overgrown site.

Open to the public.

Directions
Half mile north of Thurnham, near Detling and M20 J7
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