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What is recorded here
Built by the de Redvers family in the 12th century, Westenhanger Castle was an important defensive site in the Hundred of Sandgate, reflecting the strategic military and administrative interests of the Norman elite in the region.
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Places near here
Westenhanger CastleScheduled monument · 315 yd
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Old Milestone, Ashford RdMonument or public art · 1.1 mi
Bartholomew's WoodWood · 1.3 mi
Tolsford PlantationWood · 1.8 mi
Horton PrioryScheduled monument · 1.8 mi
Saxon Shore fort now called Stutfall Castle, 468m south-west of St Stephen's ChurchScheduled monument · 1.9 mi
Tolsford HillMountain / peak · 2.0 mi
Port Lympne Mansion and statue of HermesMonument or public art · 2.0 mi
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