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  1. Allington Castle - Wikipedia

    • Allington Castle is a stone castle in Allington, Kent, just north of Maidstone, in England. The first castle on the site was an unauthorised fortification, built during "The Anarchy" (1135–1153) and torn down later in the century when royal control was reasserted. It was replaced by a manor house, which was fortified with royal permission in the 13th century. Various alteration… See more

    History

    The first castle was built by William de Warenne, 2nd Earl of Surrey during the reign of King Stephen in the first half of the 12th … See more

    Architecture

    Allington Castle takes the form of an irregular parallelogram with a curtain wall incorporating six round towers of various sizes. A gatehouse, incorporating the remains of the original manor house from which the c… See more

    Map of allington castle boxley kent england
    Built1279-99
    ConditionRestored from ruins
    In film

    The castle was the site of the filming of the 1975 children's movie Robin Hood Junior, produced by the Children's Film Foundation (CFF) and starring Keith Chegwin as young Robin. The castle was depicted as the Locksley (o… See more

    In television

    The Castle was the site of the filming of the 1965 episode "Castle De'ath" of The Avengers TV series.
    In 1988 Paul Daniels presented a live Halloween Special featuring special guest Eugene Bu… See more

    In music

    The castle was the site of the filming of the music video for "Lover Chanting" (released in 2018) by the Swedish band Little Dragon. See more

    Further reading

    • Conway, W. Martin (1909), "Allington Castle", Archaeologia Cantiana, 28: 337–362 See more

    External links

    Official website
    Gatehouse Gazetteer bibliography of sources relating to Allington Castle See more

     
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  2. History of Allington Castle

    Allington Castle, a medieval stronghold on the River Medway, Kent. Evolving through centuries, it witnessed Wyatt's Rebellion. A historical gem for all to explore.

     
  3. Allington Castle – One of Kent's Finest Private …

    Kent’s Allington Castle is a medieval 12th-century castle nestled in 42 acres of picturesque woodland on the banks of the Medway River, located about three miles northwest of Maidstone.

  4. Castles of the British Isles: Allington Castle - The …

    Apr 3, 2022 · Allington Castle was built by William de Warenne as a moated mound. Further building took place in the twelfth century but the castle was overthrown in 1174, and a manor house was built on the site between 1279 …

  5. Allington Castle - Maidstone River Park

  6. Allington, Kent - Wikipedia

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  8. ALLINGTON CASTLE

    Most of the Great Hall was destroyed in a fire in the second half of the 16th century but was rebuilt in 1927. Private. Directions. One mile south east of M20 Junction 5, to the north of Maidstone. Allington, Kent, ME16 0NB. VIEW …

  9. Allington Castle, Maidstone, Kent - Historic England

    Allington Castle, Maidstone, Kent. 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 …

  10. ALLINGTON CASTLE (2024) All You Need to Know …

    Allington Castle is a one thousand year-old edifice and is oozing with history. Visited by Henry 8th, Anne Boleyn, Elizabeth 1st and Cardinal Wolsey among others it is now a private residence and (unfortunately) is not open to the …

  11. Allington Castle, Non Civil Parish - 1239149 | Historic …

    List Entry Number: 1239149. Date first listed: 30-Jul-1951. List Entry Name: Allington Castle. Statutory Address: Allington Castle, Castle Road. Go to the official list entry.

  12. Allington Castle in Maidstone/Art & Culture/History & Heritage

  13. Allington Castle, Maidstone, Kent - Historic England

  14. Allington Castle - Wikiwand

  15. Allington Castle Map - Maidstone, England, UK - Mapcarta

  16. Allington Castle and the Wyatt Family

  17. Henry Wyatt (1460 - 1536) - Genealogy - Geni.com

  18. Maidstone Barracks - Whatman Park - Allington Castle Circular

  19. Allington Castle as a Filming Location

  20. George Wyatt, Esq. (c.1550 - 1624) - Genealogy - Geni.com

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