Castles · South East England
St Leonards Tower
In or near Mereworth.
St Leonards Tower — a castle in england london.
Simon Burchell — CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- West Malling · 1.2 km
About
St Leonards Tower 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
St Leonards Tower is a historic castle located in London. It is notable for its architectural significance and historical context. The tower is a remnant of the medieval structures that once dominated the area, reflecting the defensive architecture of its time. Visitors can observe its enduring presence amidst the urban landscape.
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- Coordinates
- 51.2882, 0.4020
- County
- Kent
- District
- Tonbridge and Malling
- Parish
- West Malling
- Postcode
- ME19 6PD
- Parliamentary constituency
- Maidstone and Malling
- Nearest railway station
- West Malling — 1.2 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-6287217 (CC BY 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is St Leonards Tower?
- St Leonards Tower is in Kent, London, United Kingdom (postcode ME19 6PD), in the parish of West Malling.
- What is St Leonards Tower?
- St Leonards Tower — a castle in england london.
- How do I get to St Leonards Tower?
- The nearest railway station is West Malling, about 1.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode ME19 6PD.
- Is St Leonards Tower a protected site?
- Yes — St Leonards Tower is part of the Kent Downs National Landscape (AONB).
- Does St Leonards Tower charge admission?
- St Leonards Tower typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to St Leonards Tower?
- The nearest railway station is West Malling, about 1.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode ME19 6PD.