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Sutton Valence Castle is a Norman keep located in the village of Sutton Valence in Kent, England. The tower keep dates from the 12th century and represents a characteristic example of Norman military architecture, commanding views over the surrounding landscape from its elevated position. The castle survives as the substantial remains of a stone keep, evidence of its original importance as a defensive stronghold during the medieval period. The site reflects the Norman strategy of establishing fortified positions throughout Kent following the Conquest, though the castle saw limited military action and eventually fell into decline.
Tower keep castle at Sutton Valence is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1013537. View the official record →
Sutton Valence Castle is a Norman keep located in the village of Sutton Valence in Kent, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1013537.
Tower keep castle at Sutton Valence 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 1013537.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Medieval moated site, East Sutton (1.5 km), Leeds Priory: Augustinian Priory of St Mary and St Nicholas with associated dovecotes and slype, and the site of the 18th century Meredith mansion (4 km), Boughton Quarry camp (5.5 km).
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