Newnham Castle
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| Newnham Castle | |
|---|---|
| Newnham, Kent, England | |
| Location | |
  Newnham Castle Shown within Kent | |
| Coordinates | 51°17′09″N 0°48′08″E / 51.2858°N 0.8021°E |
| Grid reference | grid reference TQ955578 |
Newnham Castle was a medieval castle in the village of Newnham, Kent, England.
Newnham Castle was built by the Normans, probably by Fulk de Newenham in the mid-12th century during the civil war known as the Anarchy.[1] The castle was located on a scarp to the north of the village and comprised a motte and bailey design.[1] It had a stone keep approximately 6.2 metres (20 ft) by 6.1 metres (20 ft), with 1.8 metres (5 ft 11 in) thick walls, with unusual curved corners.[2] Once built, a mound was piled up around the tower to produce the motte, in a similar fashion to that seen at Farnham.[1]