Eynsford Castle, Norman castle ruins in Eynsford, England
Eynsford Castle is a Norman ruin in England with tall walls made of flint surrounding an inner courtyard. The remains of a large medieval hall are still visible within the enclosed fortification.
A Norman lord built the castle in the 1080s to protect land from claims by a rival bishop. Centuries later, it suffered major damage in a property dispute from which it never recovered.
The ruins show how early Norman lords defended their lands through a fortified courtyard design rather than a central tower. Visitors can see the solid flint construction that protected the inner buildings for many generations.
The site is free to visit during daylight hours and has parking available nearby. The entrance is located in a lane that is easy to spot from the main road.
A property dispute in 1312 led someone to deliberately damage and destroy parts of the castle. This act of retaliation left the structure permanently uninhabitable and changed its course forever.
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