Castles · South East England
Godards Castle
In or near Boxley.
Godards Castle — a castle in england london.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Bearsted · 2.2 km
About
Godards Castle is a named castle in england london, 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: Kent Downs
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Godards Castle is a castle located in London. It is a notable example of medieval architecture and reflects the historical significance of the region. The structure is recognised for its distinctive features and contributes to the understanding of London’s architectural heritage.
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- Coordinates
- 51.2939, 0.5917
- County
- Kent
- District
- Maidstone
- Parish
- Thurnham
- Postcode
- ME14 3LE
- Parliamentary constituency
- Faversham and Mid Kent
- Nearest railway station
- Bearsted — 2.2 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-6287221 (CC BY 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Godards Castle?
- Godards Castle is in Kent, London, United Kingdom (postcode ME14 3LE), in the parish of Thurnham.
- What is Godards Castle?
- Godards Castle — a castle in england london.
- How do I get to Godards Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Bearsted, about 2.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode ME14 3LE.
- Is Godards Castle a protected site?
- Yes — Godards Castle is part of the Kent Downs National Landscape (AONB).
- Does Godards Castle charge admission?
- Godards Castle typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Godards Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Bearsted, about 2.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode ME14 3LE.