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The Great Britain Guide

Historic houses · South East England

Knowlton Court

In or near Tilmanstone.

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Knowlton Court — a Grade I-listed historic house in england-south-east, United Kingdom.

Monument to John and James Narbrough - geograph.org.uk - 2570827

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Plan your visit

Typical visit
1 h–2 h
Nearest railway station
Eythorne · 3.8 km
  • Family-friendly
  • Limited wheelchair access

Getting there & planning your visit

To visit Knowlton Court, the nearest railway station is Eythorne, located 3.8 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is CT3 1PT. Entry has limited wheelchair accessibility.

Directions on Google Maps →

About

Knowlton Court is a Grade I-listed building in england-south-east, United Kingdom. Grade I status is conferred by Historic England (or Cadw, Historic Environment Scotland or NIEA equivalents) on buildings of exceptional national interest. See the linked Wikipedia article for full historical and architectural details.

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Protected designations

  • Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Kent Downs

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

From the Wikipedia article

Knowlton Court is a Grade I listed manor house near Goodnestone, Kent, England that dates back to the Elizabethan period. The present front façade in the Queen Anne style, was added in 1715.

Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.

Background

History

The Knowlton estate is recorded in the Domesday Book, during which time it belonged to Bishop Odo of Bayeux, the half-brother of William the Conqueror.

Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Coordinates
51.2334, 1.2661
County
Kent
District
Dover
Parish
Goodnestone
Postcode
CT3 1PT
Parliamentary constituency
Herne Bay and Sandwich
Nearest railway station
Eythorne3.8 km

Sources

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Knowlton Court?
Knowlton Court is in Kent, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode CT3 1PT), in the parish of Goodnestone.
What is Knowlton Court?
Knowlton Court — a Grade I-listed historic house in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
How do I get to Knowlton Court?
The nearest railway station is Eythorne, about 3.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode CT3 1PT.
Is Knowlton Court a listed building?
Knowlton Court is officially recognised as Grade I listed.
Is Knowlton Court a protected site?
Yes — Knowlton Court is part of the Kent Downs National Landscape (AONB).
How do I get to Knowlton Court?
The nearest railway station is Eythorne, about 3.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CT3 1PT.