Sutton Valence Castle

Sutton Valence Castle is a ruined medieval fortification in the village of in , England. Overlooking a strategic route to the coast, the original castle probably comprised an inner and an outer bailey and a protective barbican, with a three-storey high keep on its southern side.
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  • Type: Castle
  • Description: castle in Sutton Valence, Kent, England, UK
  • Also known as: “Castell Sutton”, “Ruins of Sutton Castle”, “Sutton Castle”, and “Tower keep castle at Sutton Valence”

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights: The Swan Public House and Sutton Valence School.

Pub
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is situated 540 feet northwest of Sutton Valence Castle.

School
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is a private school near in southeast England. is situated 1,400 feet north of Sutton Valence Castle.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Langley Heath and Kingswood.

Village
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is a village.

Village
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is a village in the Maidstone District… is situated 2 miles northeast of Sutton Valence Castle.

Hamlet
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is a village in the civil parish… is situated 2½ miles northeast of Sutton Valence Castle.

Sutton Valence Castle

Latitude
51.21242° or 51° 12′ 45″ north
Longitude
0.59781° or 0° 35′ 52″ east
Elevation
299 feet (91 metres)
Open location code
9F326H6X+X4
Geo­Names ID
6286781
Wiki­data ID
Q17677452
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In Other Languages

From Cebuano to Welsh—“Sutton Valence Castle” goes by many names.
  • Cebuano: “Sutton Valence Castle”
  • Danish: “Sutton Valence Castle”
  • German: “Sutton Valence Castle”
  • Swedish: “Sutton Valence Castle”
  • Turkish: “Sutton Valence Kalesi”
  • Welsh: “Castell Sutton Valence”

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Localities in the Area

Places to explore: Sutton Valence and Warmlake.

Nearby Places

Places to explore: The Harbour and Headcorn Lodge.

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