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Lympne Castle, Kent

Lympne Castle is a mediæval castle at Lympne, Kent. The castle was built close to the Roman fort of Stutfall Castle. The first castle on the site was erected in the 1080s for the Archdeacons of Canterbury. It was rebuilt in the 1360s after which it included a tower at each end. Additions were made in the 15th and 19th centuries. The last addition was by Robert Lorimer who worked on the property during 1907 and 1911-12. Until 1860, the property was the residence of the Archdeacon of Canterbury. It is within the council area of Folkestone and Hythe (Kent).
Historic England Grade I Listed 1101773.

Place Type: Mediæval Castle
Historic County: Kent
Lat, Long: 51.072134,1.0237184
Grid Reference: TR 1192 3466
Civil Parish: Lympne CP
Council Area: Folkestone and Hythe CA (Kent CA)
Police Area: Kent PA

GBPN ID: 303077
Entry Type: Main listing (P)
URL: https://gazetteer.org.uk/place/Lympne_Castle,_Kent_303077

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