Castles · South East England
Brenchley Castle Hill
In or near Pembury.
Brenchley Castle Hill — a castle in england south east.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Paddock Wood · 3.6 km
About
Brenchley Castle Hill is a named castle in england south east, recorded in the GeoNames UK gazetteer. British landmarks of this type are typically marked on Ordnance Survey maps and recorded in the national gazetteer for cartographic and navigational reference. Coordinates and feature classification are sourced from the GeoNames open dataset.
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Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: High Weald
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Kent Downs
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Brenchley Castle Hill is a historical site located in South-East England. It is noted for its remnants of a medieval castle, which offers insight into the region's feudal past. The site provides an opportunity to explore the earthworks and foundations that remain from this significant structure. Visitors can appreciate the landscape and understand the strategic importance of the location.
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- Coordinates
- 51.1552, 0.4170
- County
- Kent
- District
- Tunbridge Wells
- Parish
- Brenchley and Matfield
- Postcode
- TN12 7BW
- Parliamentary constituency
- Tunbridge Wells
- Nearest railway station
- Paddock Wood — 3.6 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-6286389 (CC BY 4.0)
Other places nearby
Ringwork in Castle Wood, immediately south west of Little Knowle
Literary houses · 0.5 km
Parish Church of All Saints
Historic churches · 1.3 km
The Bull at Brenchley
B&Bs · 1.3 km
Brenchley War Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 1.4 km
Brenchley Manor
Manor houses · 1.5 km
Brenchley
Castles · 1.8 km
Horsmonden War Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 2.0 km
Horsmonden
Historic churches · 2.0 km
The Gun And Spitroast Public House And Rear Courtyard
Historic pubs · 2.0 km
Mascalls Academy
Other places · 2.5 km
Ebenezer Church (Matfield)
Historic churches · 3.1 km
Capel Manor House
Gardens · 3.2 km
Nearby
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Ringwork in Castle Wood, immediately south west of Little Knowle
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Parish Church of All Saints
Parish Church of All Saints — church in Brenchley, Kent, England, UK.
📷 7B&Bs · South East England
The Bull at Brenchley
The Bull at Brenchley — a bed-and-breakfast in england south east.
📷 5Memorials & monuments · South East England
Brenchley War Memorial
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📷 5Manor houses · South East England
Brenchley Manor
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Brenchley
Brenchley is a village in the civil parish of Brenchley and Matfield, in the borough of Tunbridge Wells, Kent, England. All Saints Church is located in the village, and is a Grade I listed building.
Where to eat & stay near Brenchley Castle Hill
Places to stay
📷 7B&Bs · South East England
The Bull at Brenchley
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Lamb's Caravan Park
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Bedgebury Camping
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The Camden Arms Hotel
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Places to eat & drink
📷 7Historic pubs · South East England
The Gun And Spitroast Public House And Rear Courtyard
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The Man Of Kent Public House
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Brenchley Castle Hill?
- Brenchley Castle Hill is in Kent, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode TN12 7BW), in the parish of Brenchley and Matfield.
- What is Brenchley Castle Hill?
- Brenchley Castle Hill — a castle in england south east.
- How do I get to Brenchley Castle Hill?
- The nearest railway station is Paddock Wood, about 3.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode TN12 7BW.
- Is Brenchley Castle Hill a protected site?
- Yes — Brenchley Castle Hill is part of the High Weald National Landscape (AONB) and the Kent Downs National Landscape (AONB).
- Does Brenchley Castle Hill charge admission?
- Brenchley Castle Hill typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Brenchley Castle Hill?
- The nearest railway station is Paddock Wood, about 3.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode TN12 7BW.