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Newnham Castle, Kent, England

Newnham Castle

Kent, England

The documented site of a Norman motte-and-bailey castle at Newnham, substantially destroyed by bulldozing in 1957 with only traces surviving.

Visiting

Current condition

Earthworks / Site Only

No Public Access

The motte and bailey were substantially levelled in 1957; there is no dedicated visitor attraction and private land access must not be assumed

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Record details

Also known as Newnham Motte and Bailey

Near Champion Court, Newnham, Sittingbourne, Kent

Norman motte-and-bailey castle

Lost / Levelled Site

Norman / 11th-12th century

Kent Historic Environment Record · MKE3437

Heritage listing