Description
Eynsford Castle was built by William de Eynsford I in the late 1080s, and is a rare survivor of an early Norman ‘enclosure castle’. Its history includes a hotly disputed inheritance, which reached a climax in 1312 when one of the claimants broke in and vandalised it. Soon afterwards the castle was abandoned, and by the 18th Century many of the buildings had fallen into disrepair, being used only as stables and kennels for hunting dogs. Left to ruin mainly, it was excavated after being taken into state control from the 1950s revealing what can be seen today.
Opening Hours
2024
Until 31st March
Daily
10am-4pm
Later dates TBC.
Price
Free.
Accessibility
Parts of the site are suitable for wheelchair users but there are also some areas accessed via steps.
Train
Eynsford - one mile.
Dogs
On lead.
Facilities
Free Parking
Picture Credit: © English Heritage.
