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Historic Houses in Kent
Being one of the earliest counties to have long established settlements, landowners have prospered well and with it came the need to defend their lands against invaders from abroad and within.. Historic Houses in Kent vary greatly in age but nearly all have been the subject of events which are etched upon their fabric and their history.The following are a few examples of places to visit during your stay.
Dover Castle built shortly after the Norman conquest but with elements of Roman and Saxon within ,with walls up to 7.5M thick! Fantastic views across the channel.
Hever Castle with parts dating from the 13th century and once the home of Anne Boleyn with its magnificent gardens.
Chartwell, once the home of Winston Churchill and Ightham Mote, a medieval house (surrounded by a moat) developed around a courtyard and its great hall and which offers a fascinating insight into how the centuries and people have moved on.
There are many other historic houses in Kent to visit including Scotney Castle (our header photograph),Lullingston Castle,Penshurst Place, Knole House and Richborough, a Roman Fort and port which was the main point of entry between Britain and Europe in Roman times.
There are in addition numerous other properties of interest in Kent including churches dating from Norman times including St Nicholas at Barfreston ,built partly of flint but also includes limestone from Caen, and the wonderful half timbered medieval houses at Chiddingstone.
A wealth of Historic Houses in Kent to be explored and enjoyed.
Historic Houses in kent
National Trust in Kent
English Heritage in Kent
Dover Castle built shortly after the Norman conquest but with elements of Roman and Saxon within ,with walls up to 7.5M thick! Fantastic views across the channel.
Hever Castle with parts dating from the 13th century and once the home of Anne Boleyn with its magnificent gardens.
Chartwell, once the home of Winston Churchill and Ightham Mote, a medieval house (surrounded by a moat) developed around a courtyard and its great hall and which offers a fascinating insight into how the centuries and people have moved on.
There are many other historic houses in Kent to visit including Scotney Castle (our header photograph),Lullingston Castle,Penshurst Place, Knole House and Richborough, a Roman Fort and port which was the main point of entry between Britain and Europe in Roman times.
There are in addition numerous other properties of interest in Kent including churches dating from Norman times including St Nicholas at Barfreston ,built partly of flint but also includes limestone from Caen, and the wonderful half timbered medieval houses at Chiddingstone.
A wealth of Historic Houses in Kent to be explored and enjoyed.
Historic Houses in kent
National Trust in Kent
English Heritage in Kent
