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Sutton Valence Castle

Open accessfree to visit at any reasonable time

Substantial ruinsruined, but plenty survives above ground

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Sutton Valence Castle is a castle in Kent. The Albion Guide charts 22 castles in the county; this is one of them. The nearest other castle is Thurnham motte, 9.1 km to the north. For arrivals by rail, Headcorn Station is 5.6 km to the south.

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Full name: Tower keep castle at Sutton Valence

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