EPW009215 ENGLAND (1923). Leeds Castle, Broomfield, 1923

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Details

Title [EPW009215] Leeds Castle, Broomfield, 1923
Reference EPW009215
Date 1923
Link
Place name BROOMFIELD
Parish BROOMFIELD AND KINGSWOOD
District
Country ENGLAND
Easting / Northing 583659, 153253
Longitude / Latitude 0.63188161032605, 51.248319753624
National Grid Reference TQ837533

Pins


totoro
Monday 22nd of May 2017 11:03:47 PM
"Maiden's Tower"

totoro
Monday 22nd of May 2017 11:03:30 PM

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

User Comment Contributions

Leeds castle in Kent.Androids of Tara, 1978 Key to Time season. 4th Doctor and Romana 1 seek out the 4th segment of the Key to Time.

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