Tonbridge Castle gatehouse in early spring Kent England
by James Brunker
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Tonbridge Castle gatehouse in early spring Kent England
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James Brunker
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Photograph - Photograph
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Tonbridge Castle's twin towered gatehouse is one of the finest of its kind in England and was completed in 1260. The neighbouring mansion was added in the 1790s. The hill / mound on the left is manmade, the motte of the original motte and bailey fort that was built soon after the Norman Conquest to guard what has long been an important crossing point of the River Medway. Part of the moat that was also dug at this time (around 50,000 tonnes of earth were moved and used to make the motte) can still be seen nearby.
Photograph © James Brunker. Reproduction, transmission, publication or use in any form without written permission strictly prohibited.
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October 28th, 2023
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Lesley Evered
Congratulations, your picture has been FEATURED on the home page in the group COASTAL COUNTIES OF SOUTHERN ENGLAND UK on 9th November 2023. Like/Favourite. You are invited to add this featured image to the group discussion page "BEST TWELVE FEATURED IMAGES - OCTOBER to DECEMBER 2023" The link will be found on the group e mail
James Brunker replied:
Many thanks for featuring this image in the COASTAL COUNTIES OF SOUTHERN ENGLAND UK group Lesley!
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