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Monument record TQ 56 SW 112 - Tilt-Yard (Site of) Lullingstone Castle
Summary
Site of tilt-yard in the flat area in the field across the road from the gatehouse. Built by Sir John Peche one of Henry VII's champion jousters. It is not known when it was removed and no trace of it survives but the bank on the west side for spectators remains.
Location
| Grid reference | TQ 5285 6440 (point) Estimated from sources |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TQ56SW |
| Civil Parish | EYNSFORD, SEVENOAKS, KENT |
| District | SEVENOAKS, KENT |
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Full Description
Site of tilt-yard in the flat area in the field across the road from the gatehouse. Built by Sir John Peche one of Henry VII's champion jousters. It is not known when it was removed and no trace of it survives.What does remain is the bank for spectators on the west side and artifacts, such as bridle bells, have been found by metal detectoring and are on show at Lullingstone Castle. (1-2)
<1> Pittman, S., 1983, Lullingstone Park: The Evolution of a Medieval Deer Park, Page 39 (Monograph). SKE11893.
<2> Pittman, S, 2003, Additional information from Susan Pittman concerning Lullingstone Park (Unpublished document). SKE11937.
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Record last edited
Jan 26 2011 11:33AM