Back قلعة ليدز Arabic Лийдс (замък) Bulgarian Castell de Leeds Catalan Leeds Castle CEB Leeds Castle Czech Leeds Castle Danish Leeds Castle German Κάστρο του Ληντς Greek Castillo de Leeds Spanish Leeds gaztelua Basque
| Leeds Castle | |
|---|---|
 Leeds Castle | |
  Kent, UK | |
| General information | |
| Architectural style | Castle |
| Town or city | Leeds, Kent |
| Country | UK |
| Coordinates | 51°14′56″N 0°37′48″E / 51.24889°N 0.63000°E |
| Construction started | 857[1] |
| Renovated | 1278[2] |
| Owner | Leeds Castle Foundation |
| Grounds | Built on islands in a lake formed by the River Len |
| Website | |
| https://www.leeds-castle.com | |
Leeds Castle is a castle in Kent, England, 7 miles (11 km) southeast of Maidstone. It is built on islands in a lake formed by the River Len to the east of the village of Leeds. It is a historic Grade I listed estate.
A castle has existed on the site since 857.[1] In the 13th century, it came into the hands of King Edward I, for whom it became a favourite residence; in the 16th century, Henry VIII used it as a dwelling for his first wife, Catherine of Aragon.
The present castle dates mostly from the early 19th century. Its last private owner, Olive, Lady Baillie, left the castle in trust to open it to the public. It has been open since 1976.
- ^ a b Illustrated London News, January 1975
- ^ Emery 2006, p. 304