Castles · South East England
Chilham Castle
In or near Chilham.
Chilham Castle — Grade I listed castle in Chilham, Kent, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Chilham · 1.2 km
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Chilham Castle, the nearest railway station is Chilham, located 1.2 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is CT4 8DB. Accessibility is limited for wheelchair users.
About
Chilham Castle is a castle in Kent, South-East England. Officially recognised as Grade I listed building. The site is within the Kent Downs National Landscape (AONB). It sits within the Weald of Kent parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Chilham, about 1.2 km away. Postcode area CT4.
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Heritage listing
Details TR 0653-0753 7/44 CHILHAM Chilham Castle Keep and Donkey Wheel 13.10.52 GV I Castle keep and curtain walls. C11 and 1171-1174 by Ralph, master mason, for Henry II; restored early C20. Flint with Caen stone dressings. Octagonal (the earlier of only two in the country) with square stair turret to east, with garderobes to exterior, three storeys. Remnants of forebuilding on south west wall of C11, an unfortified stone hall. Only one original opening survives, a window facing south east. Flint and buttressed curtain wall about 15 feet high, attached to the east side of the keep. Restored early C20, now domestic accommodation and for a time tenanted by artists Charles Ricketts and Charles Shannon. Donkey wheel, C18, timber framed shelter with plain tile roof. Horizontal wheel in poor condition. Listing NGR: TR0662853467 Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 181416 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Kent Downs
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Chilham Castle is a Grade I listed building located in Chilham, Kent, in South-East England. It is situated within the Kent Downs Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB). The castle is notable for its historical significance and architectural features.
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- Coordinates
- 51.2429, 0.9591
- County
- Kent
- District
- Ashford
- Parish
- Chilham
- Postcode
- CT4 8DB
- Parliamentary constituency
- Weald of Kent
- Nearest railway station
- Chilham — 1.2 km
- Official site
- www.chilham-castle.co.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q17529345 (CC0)
- commons: Chilham Castle Keep (geograph 6935750).jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Chilham Castle?
- Chilham Castle is in Kent, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode CT4 8DB), in the parish of Chilham.
- What is Chilham Castle?
- Chilham Castle — Grade I listed castle in Chilham, Kent, England, UK.
- How do I get to Chilham Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Chilham, about 1.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode CT4 8DB.
- Is Chilham Castle a listed building?
- Chilham Castle is officially recognised as Grade I listed building listed.
- Is Chilham Castle a protected site?
- Yes — Chilham Castle is part of the Kent Downs National Landscape (AONB).
- Does Chilham Castle charge admission?
- Chilham Castle typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Chilham Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Chilham, about 1.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CT4 8DB.