Kemsing Castle Bank
Has been described as a Possible Timber Castle (Motte)
There are cropmark/slight earthwork remains
Name | Kemsing Castle Bank |
Alternative Names | |
Historic Country | Kent |
Modern Authority | Kent |
1974 Authority | Kent |
Civil Parish | Kemsing |
On the lower slopes of a slight spur at the foot of the Downs at TQ 55505874 there is a sub-circular platform measuring some 40.0m. in diameter and up to 2.5m. in height: there is no trace of a surrounding ditch. A 17th c. cottage has been set into its southern side and on its W. side there is a dry stone revetment wall probably of comparatively recent construction but containing some quite large blocks. The mound is known locally as the "Castle Bank" and thought to be the site of an adulterine castle but its present condition does not allow identification. No proper reference to it has been found although it is presumed to be the "earthwork" noted by Harrison 20 yds. (sic) to the West of Kemsing Church (F1 CFW 25-AUG-64). (PastScape)
Not scheduled
Not Listed
Historic England (PastScape) Defra or Monument number(s)
County Historic Environment Record
OS Map Grid Reference | TQ555587 |
Latitude | 51.3065414428711 |
Longitude | 0.229479998350143 |
Eastings | 555500 |
Northings | 158740 |