Sutton Valence Castle, Maidstone

Name: Sutton Valence Castle
Address: Sutton Valence, Maidstone, United Kingdom

#17 among attractions in Maidstone

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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. ()

Alternative names: Built: XII centuryCoordinates: 51°12'45"N, 0°35'52"E

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Sutton Valence Castle – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Leeds Castle, The Mall, Mote Park, Hazlitt Theatre.

2.9 miNE
Historic landmark with a moat and maze
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Shopping, Shopping centre
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Park
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5.4 miNW
Concerts and shows, Theater
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Church
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Area
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Church, Romanesque architecture
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Church
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Church
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Museum, Historical place
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