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Tonbridge Castle
Kent, England
Tonbridge Castle Gatehouse and the mansion (from the south)
Tonbridge Castle is located in Kent
Tonbridge Castle
Tonbridge Castle
Coordinates51°11′50″N 0°16′20″E / 51.1971°N 0.2721°E / 51.1971; 0.2721
Grid referencegrid reference TQ58854666
TypeMotte and bailey, with later shell keep
Site information
OwnerTonbridge and Malling Borough Council
Open to
the public
Yes
ConditionThe motte and gatehouse survive
Site history
MaterialsStone
Battles/warsDe Clare rebellion, 1088

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