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Literary houses · South East England

Ringwork and bailey at Coldred Court

In or near Tilmanstone.

♿ Wheelchair accessible

Ringwork and bailey at Coldred Court — a literary house museum in england south east.

Church of St Pancras, Coldred - geograph.org.uk - 6243746

Tim Heaton — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
1 h–1.5 h
Nearest railway station
Shepherdswell · 1.7 km
  • Wheelchair accessible

About

Ringwork and bailey at Coldred Court is a literary house museum located in england south east. A British literary house preserving the home of a notable author, poet or playwright as a museum, often with original furniture and manuscripts. ringwork castle in Shepherdswell with Coldred, Dover, England, UK

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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

Ringwork and bailey at Coldred Court is a historical site located in South-East England. This fortified structure represents a significant example of medieval military architecture. The site is notable for its earthworks, which are characteristic of ringwork design, serving as a defensive enclosure. Visitors can explore the remnants of this ancient fortification, which provides insight into the region's historical landscape.

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Coordinates
51.1819, 1.2529
County
Kent
District
Dover
Parish
Shepherdswell with Coldred
Postcode
CT15 5AQ
Parliamentary constituency
Dover and Deal
Nearest railway station
Shepherdswell1.7 km

Sources

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Ringwork and bailey at Coldred Court?
Ringwork and bailey at Coldred Court is in Kent, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode CT15 5AQ), in the parish of Shepherdswell with Coldred.
What is Ringwork and bailey at Coldred Court?
Ringwork and bailey at Coldred Court — a literary house museum in england south east.
How do I get to Ringwork and bailey at Coldred Court?
The nearest railway station is Shepherdswell, about 1.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode CT15 5AQ.
Is Ringwork and bailey at Coldred Court a protected site?
Yes — Ringwork and bailey at Coldred Court is part of the Kent Downs National Landscape (AONB).
How do I get to Ringwork and bailey at Coldred Court?
The nearest railway station is Shepherdswell, about 1.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CT15 5AQ.