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Warwick Castle

Hob Uid: 397547
Location :
Greater London Authority
Kingston upon Thames
Non Civil Parish
Grid Ref : TQ1813069260
Summary : Kingston Castle, supposedly associated with the Saxon palace [TQ 16 NE 13], was captured by Henry III in 1264. Subsequently, it is said to have belonged to the Nevills, Earls of Warwick in the 15th century. It possibly stood near the corner of Heathen [Eden?] Street.
More information : [TQ 18136926] Warwick Castle [GT] (Site of) (1)

Kingston Castle, supposedly associated with the Saxon palace [TQ 16 NE 13], was captured by Henry III in 1264. (a) Subsequently, it is said to have belonged to the Nevills, Earls
of Warwick 15th c. It possibly stood near the corner of Heathen [Eden?] Street, but this siting is traditional. (2-3)

The foundations remain under several houses on the west side of Eden Street. (4)

There are now no remains of this castle. The site is occupied by modern buildings and recent development to the south has revealed no early foundations, although modern foundations have been sunk 20ft below ground level. (5)

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Source details : OS 6" 1932-8
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Source details : "Greater London" 1898. 299. (E. Walford)
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Source details : Hemingburgh Chron. (Eng. Hist. Soc. ii,313).
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Source details : O.N.B. 1932-3. 24
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Source details : F1 FGA 06-JAN-66
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Monument Types:
Monument Period Name : Medieval
Display Date : Extant 1264-1499
Monument End Date : 1499
Monument Start Date : 1264
Monument Type : Castle
Evidence : Documentary Evidence

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External Cross Reference Source : National Monuments Record Number
External Cross Reference Number : TQ 16 NE 12
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Activity type : FIELD OBSERVATION (VISUAL ASSESSMENT)
Start Date : 1966-01-06
End Date : 1966-01-06