Saltwood Castle, Medieval castle in Saltwood, Kent, England.
The castle features defensive stone walls from the 12th century, a grand gatehouse added in 1380, and a surrounding moat system protecting the grounds.
Four knights gathered at Saltwood Castle in December 1170 to plan the assassination of Archbishop Thomas Becket at Canterbury Cathedral the following day.
The castle belonged to art historian Kenneth Clark in 1953 and later became residence to his son Alan Clark, minister under Margaret Thatcher's government.
While the castle remains a private residence, visitors can view the exterior from a public bridlepath and attend special open events throughout the year.
An earthquake in 1580 damaged the castle's living quarters, leading to extensive restoration works in the 19th century to make portions habitable again.
Location: Saltwood
Inception: 1100s
Website: https://saltwoodcastle.com
GPS coordinates: 51.08184,1.08437
Latest update: May 11, 2025 01:04
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