A 12th-century fortified manor house situated in the village of Thurnham, Kent, England, featuring a mix of medieval and Tudor architectural styles, with a rectangular shape, crenellated walls, and a moat surrounding the property, now in ruins but still displaying remnants of its former grandeur.
Amazing there are still bits of a castle left after over 1000 years
There isn't much left in the way of ruins , but if you enjoy a nice walk and lovely views then it's worth a visit. The walk around White Horse Country Park where the ruins are situated is lovely for humans and dogs
This medieval castle located in White Horse Wood country park. No much of the ruins left, but very beautiful view of the valley from the hill. FIrst owner is believed to be Ralph de Courbepine, a tenant of Bishop Odo of Bayeux (brother of William the Conqueror). Stephen de Thurnham, great grandson of Ralph de Courbepine, held the manor in the 12th Century. By the 14th Century the manor had passed to the Northwood family and then to Robert Corbie. The castle was abandoned by the 15th Century for Corbier Hall, south-west of Thurnham village. Chalk quarrying damaged the site in later centuries. In 1999 Kent County Council, with support from the Heritage Lottery Fund, English Heritage, RLCI, Maidstone Borough Council and Thurnham Parish Council, acquired the castle in order to conserve it and make it accessible. On our visit there, we have parked on the road not far from the entrance. Although, if you intend to go for a long stretch, after visiting castle, you better park in the car park, which located near by, across the road from castle and 10 min walk afterwards through the field.
Marvelous landscape viewing. Amazing place for walking the dogs
Nice place for walk with amazing views. Don't expect a fully standing castle as it is just the site of where the castle use to be with some remains of some of the old castle entrance
Stunning views of surrounding countryside but the castle itself is just a few crumbling walls.
Good for kids
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Amazing there are still bits of a castle left after over 1000 years
There isn't much left in the way of ruins , but if you enjoy a nice walk and lovely views then it's worth a visit. The walk around White Horse Country Park where the ruins are situated is lovely for humans and dogs
This medieval castle located in White Horse Wood country park. No much of the ruins left, but very beautiful view of the valley from the hill. FIrst owner is believed to be Ralph de Courbepine, a tenant of Bishop Odo of Bayeux (brother of William the Conqueror). Stephen de Thurnham, great grandson of Ralph de Courbepine, held the manor in the 12th Century. By the 14th Century the manor had passed to the Northwood family and then to Robert Corbie. The castle was abandoned by the 15th Century for Corbier Hall, south-west of Thurnham village. Chalk quarrying damaged the site in later centuries. In 1999 Kent County Council, with support from the Heritage Lottery Fund, English Heritage, RLCI, Maidstone Borough Council and Thurnham Parish Council, acquired the castle in order to conserve it and make it accessible. On our visit there, we have parked on the road not far from the entrance. Although, if you intend to go for a long stretch, after visiting castle, you better park in the car park, which located near by, across the road from castle and 10 min walk afterwards through the field.
Marvelous landscape viewing. Amazing place for walking the dogs
Nice place for walk with amazing views. Don't expect a fully standing castle as it is just the site of where the castle use to be with some remains of some of the old castle entrance
Stunning views of surrounding countryside but the castle itself is just a few crumbling walls.
