Sutton Valence Castle
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Overview
The ruins of this small Norman keep, built in the second half of the 12th century, are all that remains of what was once a strongly defended castle. It was owned from 1238 by Simon de Montfort, who led the baronial rebellion against Henry IIII and was killed at the Battle of Evesham in 1265. Henry III then gave the castle to de Montfort’s half-brother, William de Valence, as a reward for his loyalty during the rebellion. There are dramatic, panoramic views from the castle over East Sussex and the Weald of Kent.
Features
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- Open all year
- Opening Times: Open at any reasonable time during daylight hours
About the area
Kent is home to the White Cliffs of Dover, an English icon that marks the point where the Kent Downs AONB stretches from the Surrey Hills down to the sea. Visitors can explore historic parklands, including Knole Park and Sir Winston Churchill’s former home at Chartwell, or beautiful nature reserves, such as the coppiced woodlands of Denge Wood and Earley Wood and the ancient fine chalk woodland of Yockletts Bank.
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