Castle
Leybourne Castle
ENG England · 13th century
Leybourne Castle is a 13th-century castle in the parish of Leybourne, Kent, west of Castle Way.
The two semi circular bastions of the twin towered gatehouse built in 1275 remain and are incorporated into a Tudor farmhouse that was extensively rebuilt around 1930. Some evidence of circular earthworks also remains. The curtain wall was extant until the 18th century but now none of it remains. It has strong links with the similar church very near it. Leybourne Castle is a Grade II* listed building. Currently it is private property and inaccessible to the public.
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Leybourne Castle ranks #4,799 of 7,044 worldwide in the atlas's castle fame ranking, and #306 of the 315 mapped in England. Founded 1275, it is older than 67% of the atlas's dated landmarks — one of 781 atlas entries founded in the 13th century. See how England compares in the castle statistics.
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Where is Leybourne Castle?
Leybourne Castle stands in England, at 51.30439°, 0.42089°.
When was Leybourne Castle built?
The atlas dates its founding to 1275. Earlier structures may have stood on the site; this is the earliest documented founding year.
How famous is Leybourne Castle?
In this atlas's fame ranking: #4,799 of 7,044 worldwide, and #306 in England. Fame here combines how many Wikipedia language editions cover a landmark with how many people read them.
What is the nearest castle to Leybourne Castle?
Allington Castle, about 6 km away.
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