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

The Water Tower

Tonbridge Castle

Photographed by Ray Gurganus, March 28, 2025

1. The Water Tower Marker

Inscription. The Water Tower once stood at this location. It was so called because it stood by the river, with a clear view of the Town Bridge. The river joined the flooded moat at this tower. When the river was high, the two water levels were the same. When the river level dropped, a weir held the water in the moat, keeping it flooded at all times.

To the left of the Water Tower are two groups of garderobe chutes. These are medieval latrines that emptied directly into the water. A little further along where the face of the wall is broken, were two projecting wings associated with the Lord's residence. Both projections have ban destroyed.

Erected by Tonbridge and Mailing Borough Council. (Marker Number 2.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Forts and Castles • Natural Resources. In addition, it is included in the If You've Got to Go... series list.

Location. 51° 11.79′ N, 0° 16.487′ E. Marker is in Tonbridge, England, in Kent. It is on High Street (Local Route B2260) south of Castle Street, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 126a High St, Tonbridge, England TN9, United Kingdom. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the Greater South East.

Globally, it is in 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 walking distance of

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this marker: The Castle Courtyard (within shouting distance of this marker); Tonbridge Castle (within shouting distance of this marker); Boer War Memorial (about 120 meters away, measured in a direct line); The Curtain Wall (about 150 meters away); The Gatehouse (about 150 meters away); Eliza Acton (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Colin Cowdry, John George Children, Anna Atkins (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); George Austen 1731-1805 (approx. 0.4 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Tonbridge.

Tonbridge Castle and the Water Tower Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Ray Gurganus, March 28, 2025

2. Tonbridge Castle and the Water Tower Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on May 19, 2025. It was originally submitted on May 6, 2025, by Ray Gurganus of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 106 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 6, 2025, by Ray Gurganus of Washington, District of Columbia. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.