Leeds Castle
Despite what the name suggests, Leeds Castle isn’t actually located in Leeds but in Kent. A castle in the same location dates back to the 11th century, and two centuries later it became one of the preferred residences of King Edward I. In the 16th century, Catherine of Aragon, the first wife of Henry VIII also resided in Leeds Castle.
What is known as Leeds Castle today dates back to the early 20th century. The earlier castle had succumbed to a ruined state by the late 18th century, and in 1823 the new castle was finished in Tudor style. In 1926 Leeds Castle was bought by Anglo-American heiress Olive, Lady Baillie, who finished restoring the castle.
England Culture & Tourism Route © Monika Simon Newbound 2020
Own or work here?