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Sutton Valence Castle is a Norman keep built in the late twelfth century, standing prominently on a steep hilltop overlooking the Weald of Kent. The substantial stone tower keep survives as the principal remains of what was once a more extensive fortified complex, representing an important example of late medieval defensive architecture in the region. Constructed to dominate the surrounding landscape and control the local area, the keep demonstrates the military engineering principles characteristic of its period. The castle's strategic position and surviving masonry reflect its significance as a baronial stronghold during the medieval period.
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 built in the late twelfth century, standing prominently on a steep hilltop overlooking the Weald of Kent. 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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