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The Great Britain Guide

Castles · South East England

Staplehurst Castle Bank

In or near Frittenden.

Staplehurst Castle Bank — a castle in england south east.

Orchard Cottages, Cranbrook Road, Knoxbridge - geograph.org.uk - 4833552

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Plan your visit

Typical visit
1.5 h–3 h
Nearest railway station
Staplehurst · 3.8 km

About

Staplehurst Castle Bank is a named castle in england south east, 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: High Weald
  • Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Kent Downs

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

Place summary

Staplehurst Castle Bank is a castle located in South-East England. Its historical significance is marked by its architectural features and the surrounding landscape. Visitors can explore the remnants of this structure, which offers insight into the region's medieval past. The site contributes to the understanding of local history and heritage.

AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.

Coordinates
51.1371, 0.5491
County
Kent
Parish
Frittenden
Postcode
TN17 2BX
Parliamentary constituency
Weald of Kent
Nearest railway station
Staplehurst3.8 km

Sources

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Staplehurst Castle Bank?
Staplehurst Castle Bank is in Kent, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode TN17 2BX), in the parish of Frittenden.
What is Staplehurst Castle Bank?
Staplehurst Castle Bank — a castle in england south east.
How do I get to Staplehurst Castle Bank?
The nearest railway station is Staplehurst, about 3.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode TN17 2BX.
Is Staplehurst Castle Bank a protected site?
Yes — Staplehurst Castle Bank is part of the High Weald National Landscape (AONB) and the Kent Downs National Landscape (AONB).
Does Staplehurst Castle Bank charge admission?
Staplehurst Castle Bank typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
How do I get to Staplehurst Castle Bank?
The nearest railway station is Staplehurst, about 3.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode TN17 2BX.