EPW009215 ENGLAND (1923). Leeds Castle, Broomfield, 1923
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Pennawd | [EPW009215] Leeds Castle, Broomfield, 1923 |
Cyfeirnod | EPW009215 |
Dyddiad | 1923 |
Dolen | |
Enw lle | BROOMFIELD |
Plwyf | BROOMFIELD AND KINGSWOOD |
Ardal | |
Gwlad | ENGLAND |
Dwyreiniad / Gogleddiad | 583659, 153253 |
Hydred / Lledred | 0.63188161032605, 51.248319753624 |
Cyfeirnod Grid Cenedlaethol | TQ837533 |
Pinnau
"Gloriette" |
totoro |
Monday 22nd of May 2017 11:03:47 PM |
"Maiden's Tower" |
totoro |
Monday 22nd of May 2017 11:03:30 PM |
Gatehouse |
totoro |
Monday 22nd of May 2017 11:02:51 PM |
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. |
totoro |
Monday 22nd of May 2017 11:00:30 PM |
Cyfraniadau Grŵp
PAB1968 |
Wednesday 5th of February 2014 05:30:43 PM | |
Brilliant! Such a good story too, the duel at the end was very impressive! |
Natasha Scullion |
Wednesday 5th of February 2014 05:30:43 PM |