What is recorded here
Sutton Valence Castle was built in the 13th century by the de Valence family, a prominent baronial family with close ties to the English crown. It is remembered for its strategic importance in the region and as a symbol of medieval feudal power in Kent.
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Former Almshouses, Now Part of Sutton Valence SchoolListed building · 318 yd
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