Sutton Valence Castle
Kent, England
Sutton Valence Castle is a castle in Kent, England. Today it stands as a ruin. It is a scheduled monument. The nearest other castle is Leeds Castle, 2.9 mi away. It is cared for by English Heritage.
Sutton Valence Castle at a glance
Type
Castle
Condition
Ruin
Cared for by
English Heritage
Heritage status
scheduled monument
Grade II listed building
About Sutton Valence Castle
Sutton Valence Castle is a ruined medieval fortification in the village of Sutton Valence in Kent, England. Overlooking a strategic route to the coast, the original castle probably comprised an inner and an outer bailey and a protective barbican, with a three-storey high keep on its southern side.
From the Wikipedia article on Sutton Valence Castle, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Sutton Valence Castle sits at 51.2124, 0.5977 in Kent. The closest other castles are Leeds Castle (2.9 mi), Thurnham Castle (5.7 mi) and Allington Castle (6.7 mi). Kent has 28 castles in all.
