Castle
Westenhanger Castle
ENG England · 14th century
Westenhanger Castle is a fortified manor house once owned by royalty, located next to Westenhanger railway station and the grandstand of Folkestone Racecourse in Kent. The castle has endured a period of steady decline to near ruination in recent years, but the current owners have engaged a programme of consolidation, conservation and restoration to the castle and adjoining buildings. It is now being used as a conference and wedding venue.
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Westenhanger Castle ranks #4,335 of 7,044 worldwide in the atlas's castle fame ranking, and #285 of the 315 mapped in England. Founded 1343, it is older than 59% of the atlas's dated landmarks — one of 557 atlas entries founded in the 14th century. See how England compares in the castle statistics.
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Where is Westenhanger Castle?
Westenhanger Castle stands in England, at 51.0944°, 1.03144°.
When was Westenhanger Castle built?
The atlas dates its founding to 1343. Earlier structures may have stood on the site; this is the earliest documented founding year.
How famous is Westenhanger Castle?
In this atlas's fame ranking: #4,335 of 7,044 worldwide, and #285 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 Westenhanger Castle?
Lympne Castle, about 3 km away.
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