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Tower keep castle at Chilham is a late Norman rectangular stone keep dating from the late twelfth century, constructed within a commanding hilltop position overlooking the village of Chilham in Kent. The keep represents a well-preserved example of Norman military architecture, with its substantial stone walls and characteristic rectangular plan typical of the period's fortified residences. Built on a motte-and-bailey site, the structure served as both a defensive stronghold and a symbol of Norman baronial power in the region. The keep remains one of Kent's significant surviving examples of medieval military construction and demonstrates the strategic importance of inland fortifications during the medieval period.
Tower keep castle at Chilham is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1011802. View the official record →
Tower keep castle at Chilham is a late Norman rectangular stone keep dating from the late twelfth century, constructed within a commanding hilltop position overlooking the village of Chilham in Kent. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1011802.
Tower keep castle at Chilham is a Scheduled Ancient Monument, legally protected by Historic England (NHLE) — the body responsible for designating and safeguarding heritage sites in England. The official designation reference is 1011802.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bowl barrow off Pennypot Lane, one of six in Eggringe Wood (4.3 km), Bowl barrow, the southernmost of six in Eggringe Wood (4.8 km), Bowl barrow 400m north-east of Buckholt Farm in Mounts Wood (5 km).
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