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EAW013654 ENGLAND (1948). Leeds Castle, Broomfield, 1948
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Manylion
| Pennawd | [EAW013654] Leeds Castle, Broomfield, 1948 |
| Cyfeirnod | EAW013654 |
| Dyddiad | 10-March-1948 |
| Dolen | |
| Enw lle | BROOMFIELD |
| Plwyf | BROOMFIELD AND KINGSWOOD |
| Ardal | |
| Gwlad | ENGLAND |
| Dwyreiniad / Gogleddiad | 583563, 153307 |
| Hydred / Lledred | 0.63053515612551, 51.248835765511 |
| Cyfeirnod Grid Cenedlaethol | TQ836533 |
Pinnau
 Gatehouse |
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| The Gloriette |
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| Maiden's Tower |
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| Leeds Castle
Grade 1 listed building.
To the west of the main island- the ruins of the Barbican and Dam are separately Grade 1 listed. Two out of three barbicans survive and incorporate a C13 mill.
In the 1949 Ealing comedy "Kind Hearts and Coronets", the castle was "Chalfont"
Open to the public for a fee.
The current castle is mostly 19th Century (completed 1823) but there has been a castle on the site since 1119.
12th C, alterations C13,14,15,16 partly rebuilt 1822. Moat dates to before 1272.
In 1974 the last private owner (owner 1926-1974) died and left the estate to a trust to maintain the castle.
The island site has:
Main Castle; Gloriette on small NE island connected by 1822 bridge; Maidens Tower- 2 story rectangular, originally C14 altered C18.; Gatehouse- originally C12 altered C13 and 14.
Accomodation available- bed and breakfast, camping and holiday cottages.
Currently home of a dog collar museum, a maze, a shell grotto and a golf course.
Grade 2* Park laid out 1822-1825. The ornamental gardens are C20.
Entrance lodges Grade 2 are 1920s. |
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