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Leeds Castle, Kent

Leeds Castle Leeds Castle in Kent is a splendid example of a castle and stately residence, though today it is held by a charitable trust not a lordly family. Leeds Castle stands five miles southeast of Maidstone and dates back to 1119. In 1278 the castle came into the hands of King Edward I, for whom it became a favourite residence. The castle seen today dates mostly from the 19th century and is built on islands in a lake formed by the River Len to the east of the village of Leeds. (Read more)