Allington Castle, Maidstone, Kent

Photograph taken February 1991 © Copyright Crown copyright.NMR ref: bb91/14657

Allington Castle surrounded by a moat. It was originally a manor house until it was turned into an embattled castle by Stephen de Penchester in 1281. The castle lay in a ruinous state until it was restored by Sir Martin Conway.

Location

Kent Maidstone

Period

Medieval (Middle Ages) (1066 - 1484)

Themes

A Roman fort originally stood on this site. After the Norman Conquest it was given to William the Conqueror's half-brother. By the end of the 11th century he had constructed a full scale Norman castle using the Roman walls. It lay uninhabited from the 16th century. This property is now in the care of English Heritage (2010).

Allington Castle, Maidstone, Kent

Location

Period

Themes

Tags