Archaeological sites · South East England
Scotney Castle
In or near Pembury.
Scotney Castle — archaeological in england south east.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Wadhurst · 7.2 km
About
Scotney Castle is a archaeological located in england south east. British historic ruins recorded in OpenStreetMap. Many such sites are scheduled monuments or listed structures.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Scotney Castle SSSI
- 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
Scotney Castle is an archaeological site located in South-East England. It features a historic house and gardens, set within a picturesque landscape. The site is notable for its medieval elements and the remnants of the original castle, which date back to the 14th century. Visitors can explore the grounds and appreciate the architectural heritage of the area.
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- Coordinates
- 51.0916, 0.4116
- County
- Kent
- District
- Tunbridge Wells
- Parish
- Lamberhurst
- Postcode
- TN3 8JD
- Parliamentary constituency
- Tunbridge Wells
- Nearest railway station
- Wadhurst — 7.2 km
Sources
- osm: w108046427 (ODbL)
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Scotney Castle?
- Scotney Castle is in Kent, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode TN3 8JD), in the parish of Lamberhurst.
- What is Scotney Castle?
- Scotney Castle — archaeological in england south east.
- How do I get to Scotney Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Wadhurst, about 7.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode TN3 8JD.
- Is Scotney Castle a protected site?
- Yes — Scotney Castle is part of the Scotney Castle SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the High Weald National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to Scotney Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Wadhurst, about 7.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode TN3 8JD.