Leeds Castle Timeline 1050-2000 -- Maidstone, Kent, UK
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Benchmark Blasterz
N 51° 14.933 E 000° 37.833
31U E 334637 N 5680169
In the Heraldry Room, a timeline wraps around three walls, displaying almost 1000 years of history at Leeds Castle
Waymark Code: WMT53C
Location: South East England, United Kingdom
Date Posted: 09/27/2016
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member veritas vita
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The waymark coordinates are for the entrance of Leeds castle. Being a solid stone castle, a GPS will not work inside.

Leeds Castle is famed for its beauty and history. Today, it is open to the public for tours, events, and conferences. Your admission ticket gets you inside and on an informative guided tour of the castle, with some free time to explore the beautiful and historic grounds as well.

This timeline wraps around three walls at the Heraldry Room in the Leeds Castle. t tracks almost 1000 years of history, from the construction of the first castle in this site, through the next 5 centuries when a total of 6 English Queens lived here, through the restorations in the 19th and 20th centuries, to its latest life as a tourism attraction, wedding, and high-level conference venue.

To learn more about Leeds Castle, see their website: (visit link)

In 2016, an adult ticket to explore Leeds Castle cost £24.50.
Admission fee? (Include URL/link in Long Description to website that gives the current fee): yes

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At least one good photo you have personally obtained and a brief story of your visit. Any additions or corrections to the information about the Waymark (for instance, have the hours open to the public changed) will be greatly appreciated.

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