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Stone Castle
In or near Swanscombe.
Stone Castle — castle in Kent, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Greenhithe · 0.8 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Stone Castle, the nearest railway station is Greenhithe, which is 0.8 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is DA9 9XL. Accessibility is limited for wheelchair users.
About
Stone Castle is a castle in the United Kingdom — fortified architecture from the medieval, Tudor, or Victorian-revival period. Heritage designation: Grade II listed building. Wikidata describes it as: "castle in Kent, England, UK". Coordinates: 51.4433°, 0.2778°.
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Heritage listing
Stone Castle is a castle at Stone, near Western Quarry in Kent, England. It was built between 1135 and 1140 on the site where William the Conqueror signed a treaty with the men of Kent in 1067.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Summary from the official site
Stone Castle features a significant public art installation called ChalkStack, which is a six-meter high sculpture inspired by stacked drawing chalks. Located at the entrance of the Ashmere development in Ebbsfleet Garden City, the sculpture is designed to be playful and visually striking, using strong colors and geometric patterns.
Read more on the official property page.
From the Wikipedia article
Stone Castle is a castle at Stone, near Western Quarry in Kent, England. It was built between 1135 and 1140 on the site where William the Conqueror signed a treaty with the men of Kent in 1067.
Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.
Background
History
It was owned by the Wiltshire family, which included Bridget Wingfield, a close friend of Anne Boleyn, whose correspondence was used to help condemn the queen for adultery. In 1527, it was visited by Thomas Wolsey, Thomas More and the Earl of Derby. This was around the time Henry was first battling to marry Anne Boleyn, who lived at Hever Castle twenty miles away. During World War II, the RAF occupied the castle. It is now owned by Blue Circle, and the land was leased to Land Securities in 2000. It is now occupied by a Private Ambulance Company, Savoy Ventures until August of 2024 where they entered administration and is not not occupied by anyone.
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- Coordinates
- 51.4433, 0.2778
- County
- Kent
- District
- Dartford
- Parish
- Stone
- Postcode
- DA9 9XL
- Parliamentary constituency
- Dartford
- Nearest railway station
- Greenhithe — 0.8 km
- Official site
- jochapmanart.co.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q7618887 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Stone Castle (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Stone Castle - geograph.org.uk - 893976.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
The Waterstone Park Obelisk
Memorials & monuments · 0.1 km
ChalkStack
Public art & sculpture · 0.3 km
Roman Burial Ground
Archaeological sites · 0.3 km
Claire Tiltman Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 0.6 km
Western Quarry
Quarries · 0.7 km
Bluewater Ice Skating Rink
Ice rinks · 0.7 km
Showcase Cinemas Bluewater
Theatres · 0.8 km
Greenhithe
Villages · 0.9 km
Octagonal Tower In The Grounds Of The Warren
Memorials & monuments · 1.1 km
Stone Cemetery
Cemeteries · 1.2 km
Stone
Villages · 1.2 km
Ingress Abbey
Abbeys & priories · 1.2 km
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Stone Castle?
- Stone Castle is in Kent, London, United Kingdom (postcode DA9 9XL), in the parish of Stone.
- What is Stone Castle?
- Stone Castle — castle in Kent, England, UK.
- How do I get to Stone Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Greenhithe, about 0.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode DA9 9XL.
- Is Stone Castle a listed building?
- Stone Castle is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Does Stone Castle charge admission?
- Stone Castle typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Stone Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Greenhithe, about 0.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode DA9 9XL.