EAW004771 ENGLAND (1947). Leeds Castle, Broomfield, 1947
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Details
| Title | [EAW004771] Leeds Castle, Broomfield, 1947 |
| Reference | EAW004771 |
| Date | April-1947 |
| Link | |
| Place name | BROOMFIELD |
| Parish | BROOMFIELD AND KINGSWOOD |
| District | |
| Country | ENGLAND |
| Easting / Northing | 583705, 153277 |
| Longitude / Latitude | 0.63255237452445, 51.248520539337 |
| National Grid Reference | TQ837533 |
Pins
 "Gatehouse" |
 totoro |
Monday 22nd of May 2017 11:05:01 PM |
| "Maiden's Tower" |
totoro |
Monday 22nd of May 2017 11:04:41 PM |
| Leeds Castle
Grade 1 listed building.
To the west of the main island- the ruins of the Barbican and Dam are separately Grade 1 listed. Two out of three barbicans survive and incorporate a C13 mill.
In the 1949 Ealing comedy "Kind Hearts and Coronets", the castle was "Chalfont"
Open to the public for a fee.
The current castle is mostly 19th Century (completed 1823) but there has been a castle on the site since 1119.
12th C, alterations C13,14,15,16 partly rebuilt 1822. Moat dates to before 1272.
In 1974 the last private owner (owner 1926-1974) died and left the estate to a trust to maintain the castle.
The island site has:
Main Castle; Gloriette on small NE island connected by 1822 bridge; Maidens Tower- 2 story rectangular, originally C14 altered C18.; Gatehouse- originally C12 altered C13 and 14.
Accomodation available- bed and breakfast, camping and holiday cottages.
Currently home of a dog collar museum, a maze, a shell grotto and a golf course.
Grade 2* Park laid out 1822-1825. The ornamental gardens are C20.
Entrance lodges Grade 2 are 1920s. |
totoro |
Monday 22nd of May 2017 11:04:23 PM |
| Old Castle or Gloriette |
totoro |
Sunday 20th of October 2013 09:57:21 AM |
User Comment Contributions
 Leeds Castle Golf Course - constructed in the early 1930's at the request of Lady Baillie the then owner of Leeds Castle. The course was designed by Sir Guy Campbell. A few changes have taken place but holes 2, 3,4 and 5 are originals. The US Ryder Cup team stayed at Leeds Castle in preparation for the matches in Southport and Ainsdale. Many famous golfers have walked these famed links. |
ahwpgapro |
Wednesday 27th of November 2013 06:56:12 PM |
 2004 view |
totoro |
Saturday 19th of October 2013 05:20:48 PM |