Maidstone in Kent, England, United Kingdom — Northwestern Europe (the British Isles)

Leeds Castle Alterations

Photographed by Michael Herrick, September 7, 2018

1. Leeds Castle Alterations Marker

Inscription. New Castle
Built in 1822 by the Wykeham Martin family on the site of an earlier building.

Bridge Corridors
Replaced in the form you see today in the 19th century.

Clock Tower
15th century

Keep or ‘Gloriette’
13th century with later additions, such as the chimneys

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Forts and Castles. A significant historical year for this entry is 1822.

Location. 51° 14.938′ N, 0° 37.847′ E. Marker is in Maidstone, England, in Kent. It can be reached from the intersection of Ashford Road and Route B2163, on the right when traveling east. Located on the estate of Leeds Castle. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Maidstone, England ME17 1PL, United Kingdom. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the Greater South East.

Globally, it is on the Atlantic Ocean,

in the North Atlantic Region,

in Europe,

in Atlantic Europe,

on one of the British Isles,

in the Western World,

and in the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Roman Empire.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 8 kilometers of this

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marker, measured as the crow flies: Leeds Castle (a few steps from this marker); Main Castle Island (about 120 meters away, measured in a direct line); a different marker also named Leeds Castle (about 150 meters away); Welcome to Leeds Castle (about 180 meters away); Aragon the Dragon (approx. 0.6 kilometers away); Welcome to Trinity Park (approx. 7.9 kilometers away); Captain Louis Edward Nolan (approx. 7.9 kilometers away); All Saints Church and College (approx. 7.9 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Maidstone.

Also see . . . Leeds Castle. (Submitted on January 10, 2019, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.)

Photographed by Michael Herrick, September 7, 2018

2. Leeds Castle Alterations Marker

Leeds Castle image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Michael Herrick, September 7, 2018

3. Leeds Castle

Credits. This page was last revised on January 27, 2022. It was originally submitted on January 10, 2019, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 180 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on January 10, 2019, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.