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  Leeds, Kent Information
Leeds is a village and civil parish in the Maidstone District of Kent, England.
The village of Leeds is five miles (8km) from the county town.
To the east of the village is Leeds Castle.
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 Leeds, Kent
Leeds Castle, within the parish of Leeds, Kent, was one of the more important seats of the English Culpepers in the 17th century.
Rather, the Culpepers of Leeds Castle appear to have remained part of the nearby churches of Hollingbourne and Harrietsham.
Leeds, a parish in the hundred of Eyehorne, lathe of Aylesford, county of Kent, 5 miles SE from Maidstone, containing 515 inhabitants...
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  BBC - Kent - Discover Kent - Castles - Leeds Castle
After her death, the castle was handed over to the Leeds Castle Foundation whose job it is to preserve and promote the castle and grounds.
Leeds Castle park dates from the early-middle ages, and was designed to enhance the architecture and status of the royal castle at its core.
The original moated prospect, (approaches) and parkland setting of the gloriette may be attributable to the late 13th century Norman and Spanish Islamic influences associated with Edward I and his wife, Eleanor of Castile.
www.bbc.co.uk /kent/discover_kent/castles_houses/leeds.shtml   (334 words)

  
 Welcome to Leeds Castle in Kent, England
Leeds Castle, set on two islands on the River Len in the heart of Kent, has been home to royalty, lords and ladies for over 1000 years.
Leeds Castle is not just a museum but also a place where people meet and special events bring the grounds to life.
Leeds Castle Maidstone Kent ME17 1PL Tel: +44 (0) 1622 765400 Fax: +44 (0) 1622 735616 © Leeds Castle Enterprise Ltd. 2006.
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 KENT RESOURCES: The Church of St. Nicholas, Leeds, Kent, England   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-28)
Of course, when Leeds is mentioned, the usual association is with the Castle of that name, The Lady's Castle (as every other book seems to say when the subject of Leeds is mentioned - so why be different!).
The Church is some way from the Castle, in fact on the hill in the actual Village of Leeds.
However, it is a large Church and the proximity of the Castle may partially account for this and possibly the fact the there was once a large Augustinian Priory at Leeds.
www.digiserve.com /peter/leeds-sn.htm   (367 words)

  
 Leeds Castle - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The castle and grounds lie to the East of the village of Leeds, which should not be confused with the city of Leeds, almost two hundred miles to the north (many tourists make this mistake; allegedly, so did a pottery firm making souvenirs of the city of Leeds).
In 1321 King Edward II of England besieged the castle and used ballistas or springalds to force its defenders to surrender.It looks great.
The castle has an aviary, a golf course, and what may be the world's only museum of dog collars.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Leeds_Castle   (208 words)

  
 Destinations UK - Leeds Castle, Kent England
Leeds Castle is often referred to as the "Castle of Queens, Queen of Castles".
The last owner of Leeds Castle was the indomitable Lady Baillie who bought the castle in 1926 and employed French interior designers to transform her new home.
Leeds Castle (not near Leeds, West Yorkshire as you might think but in Kent) is situated 4 miles east of Maidstone, off Junction 8 of the M20 motorway, just 1¼ hours from London, 30 minutes from the Channel Tunnel and Channel Ports.
www.historic-uk.com /DestinationsUK/LeedsCastle.htm   (503 words)

  
 ALLISON to ZWECKER: Thirteenth Generation   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-28)
Johannes QUESTENBURY was born in Leeds, Kent, England 14 NOV 1565.
Christoffer QUESTENBURY was born in Leeds, Kent, England 28 JAN 1568.
Johannes QUESTENBURY was born in Leeds, Kent, England 3 SEP 1581.
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 Leeds
Leeds castle is included in our 16 days "Best Castles of Britain and Ireland" tour.
Leeds Castle, acclaimed as the most romantic castle in England, is located in south-east England, built on two adjacent island in the river Len.
Leeds Castle was originally a manor of the Saxon royal family possibly as early as the reign of Ethelbert IV (856-860).
www.castles.org /castles/Europe/Western_Europe/United_Kingdom/England/Leeds-Leeds/Leeds.htm   (737 words)

  
 Leeds Castle
A former royal palace begun in the 12th century, Leeds Castle has to be one of the most beautifully situated medieval castles in England, projecting into its natural lake, and surrounded by 500 acres of beautiful parkland and gardens.
Henry stayed at Leeds on his way to his famous meeting with Francis I of France at the Field of the Cloth of Gold in 1520.
The Leeds Castle vineyard was mentioned in the Domesday Book, and after a break of 5 centuries the fruits of the vineyard are once again being used to produce fine wine.
www.britainexpress.com /counties/kent/castles/leeds.htm   (602 words)

  
 Kent | Leeds Castle
Shrouded in mist, mystery and legend, Leeds Castle rises from its own lake amidst one of England's most picturesque counties; this survivor of 1000 years emerges into the 21st century pre-eminent among the great buildings of the British Isles.
Originally a Saxon fortress, built in AD 857, Leeds Castle was rebuilt in stone by the Normans and later converted to a Royal Palace by Henry VIII.
Leeds Castle is one of the few historic attractions to stay open every day of the year (except Christmas Day and the days of our Open Air Concerts and Grand Fireworks Spectacular).
www.kenttourism.co.uk /en/what_to_see_and_do/attractions/leeds.asp   (225 words)

  
 Day Trip to Leeds Castle in Kent   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-28)
Edward I, Edward III, Richard II and Henry V all held court at Leeds Castle but it is probably Henry VIII who is the most famous of the castle's royal owners and was responsible for much of the castle’s splendour.
Leeds Castle is a treasure house of art, antiques and objects d’art to bewitch the most enthusiastic lover of history.
Leeds Castle is open to the public from 10am-5pm (last admission) daily from March until the end of October, and 10am-3pm during the winter months.
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 Leeds Castle
Leeds Castle, advertised as 'one of the loveliest castles in the world', is situated in Kent, and is famous for the wide, shimmering lake encircling the castle giving it a certain air of serenity.
Leeds Castle was a renowned royal residence from the time of Henry VIII, who spent large sums of money refurbishing and remodelling the buildings, and it remained so for over three hundred years.
During the Second World War, Leeds hosted many important meetings and, on one occasion, Field Marshal Montgomery and Sir Bertram Ramsay were drawn to this splendid setting to conduct their business.
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 Leeds Castle, Kent - Tourist Information
Leeds Castle is one of the most romantic and most ancient castles in the Kingdom.
Many of the early, broad iron collars bristling with fearsome spikes dating from the 15th, 16th and 17th centuries were designed to protect the vulnerable throats of hunting dogs against attacks from wolves, bears and wild boar, which roamed the dark forests of Europe.
It was she who, in the 1930s, introduced some of the first known Black Swans in the country onto the Castle Moat and, later, in the early 1950s, began what was considered to be the best collection of exotic birds in Great Britain.
www.astraltravels.co.uk /uk-london-tourist-information/Leeds-Castle-tours.htm   (699 words)

  
 ALLISON to ZWECKER: Thirteenth Generation   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-28)
Johannes QUESTENBURY was born in Leeds, Kent, England 14 NOV 1565.
Christoffer QUESTENBURY was born in Leeds, Kent, England 28 JAN 1568.
Johannes QUESTENBURY was born in Leeds, Kent, England 3 SEP 1581.
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 Welcome to Kent Online
Leeds Castle’s roadside poster campaign contrasting the pressures of commuting with the relaxing tranquillity of the historic house and parkland...
Leeds Castle, near Maidstone, Kent, has appointed Stan Lee as their new financial director.
The Kent Tourism Alliance (KTA) is encouraging Kent tourism businesses to help raise awareness of the county as a tourist...
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 Leeds Castle, Kent, England Photo Tour   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-28)
The castle and grounds lie to the East of the village of Leeds, which should not be confused with the city of Leeds in Yorkshire.
Leeds is the home of the fl swans.
By Car :Leeds Castle is located 4 miles east of Maidstone at junction 8 of the M20, midway between London (1¼ hours) and the Channel Ports.
www.travelbritain.com /England/LeedsCastle/index.html   (632 words)

  
 CastleXplorer - Leeds Castle
Leeds Castle, set in 500 acres of parkland in the midst of the Kent countryside, takes it name not from the city of Leeds but from its first owner, a man named Leed, or Ledian, who built himself a wooden castle in 857.
The first stone castle was built in 1119 on an island in the lake, and was later rebuilt and extended by Edward I, who added a set of outer walls, a barbican and the 'gloriette', a D shaped tower built on the smallest of the two islands in the lake.
The castle grounds contain several gardens, a duckery, a maze, an aviary and a unique museum dedicated to the collection of antique dog collars.
www.castlexplorer.co.uk /england/leeds/leeds_links.php   (159 words)

  
 Leeds Castle, Kent
Leeds Castle in Kent has been described as the loveliest castle and situated as it is there are few that can argue that it amongst the best of the castles.
The first thing to be aware of when visiting is that this castle has one of the longest walks there is from the car park to the castle (approximately 1km or 2/3 mile).
Queen Catherine was the last queen to hold the property of Leeds Castle.
louisabrown.net /Leeds.htm   (655 words)

  
 Leeds Castle - Park Gardens   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-28)
From that time until the reign of Henry VIII, state papers and manorial records reveal the continuous presence of Kings and Queens at Leeds Castle, and a constant round of additions and repairs to the Royal parkland and woods.
Thomas Hogben’s survey in 1748 is the earliest detailed plan of the estate, and reveals remnants of the medieval and tudor parks, in addition to later features.
The park provides a picturesque visual backdrop to the castle buildings and features a number of more formal gardens and attractions all of which are designed to enhance your visit to 'The Loveliest Castle in the World'.
www.leeds-castle.com /content/visiting_the_castle/park_gardens/park_gardens.html   (258 words)

  
 Camelot Village: Britain's Heritage and History
As the nickname implies Kent is heavily reliant on agriculture, whether it is in the hopfields or the apple orchards.Modern day Kent has a population of over 1,500,000 and can, along with it's traditional agrarian pursuits, list coal mining, cement manufacturing and paper manufacturing as industrial activities.
Kent's administrative headquarters are to be found in the town of Maidstone, with the historic cathedral city of Canterbury, Chatham, Rochester, Dover, Tunbridge Wells and the resorts of Folkestone, Margate and Ramsgate being the other major towns.
Kent's local government: The County of Kent is administered by a two-tier structure throughout the majority of the County by Kent County Council and the 12 District Councils of Ashford, Canterbury, Dartford, Dover, Gravesham, Maidstone, Sevenoaks, Shepway, Swale, Thanet, Tonbridge and Malling and Tunbridge Wells.
www.camelotintl.com /heritage/counties/england/kent.html   (1203 words)

  
 Roll of Honour - Kent - Leeds including Broomfield)
The Leeds memorials are to be found in St Nicholas's Church, leeds, and take the form of severeal wooden plaques surrounding a crucifix and flanked by of the Royal British Legion.
Son of Walter and Emily Jane Bratton of "The Hollies", Leeds, Maidstone, Kent.
Son of Colonel A Grubb R.A and Mrs Grubb of Elsfield House, Hollingbourne, Maidstone, Kent.
www.roll-of-honour.com /Kent/Leeds.html   (1448 words)

  
 The Leeds Castle Balloon - Airborne Balloon
Friends and family of the passenger are very welcome to the grounds for the period of the launch, but an entrance ticket must be purchased if entry is required outside the balloon meeting and operating times.
The Leeds Castle Balloon offers in-flight photographs and a range of other memorabilia, all of which can be ordered in advance or purchased on the day of the flight.
Leeds Castle is an ideal venue for meetings and conferences, banquets and celebrations of all kinds.
www.airborneballoons.co.uk /leeds_castle.html   (434 words)

  
 Richard HALES
Richard HALES was buried MAY 1639 at Leeds, Kent, England.
M- William HALES; christened DEC 1632 at Leeds, Kent, England.
Married 1705 Elizabeth KENT at Saint Clement, Ipswich, Suffolk, England.
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 Evan Evans Sightseeing Tours :: Leeds Castle, The Cutty Sark, Greenwich, Canterbury Cathedral, White Cliffs of Dover
A full day discovering the treasures of KentLeeds Castle, Canterbury Cathedral, Greenwich and the White Cliffs of Dover, with a traditional afternoon tea.
Heading out to Leeds Castle, we pass through Greenwich, home of the famous 'Cutty Sark' tea clipper and the Royal Observatory, and cross over the Greenwich Meridian.
Leeds Castle was described by Lord Conway as 'the loveliest castle in the world' and is set in the middle of a natural lake, surrounded by 500 acres of parkland and gardens.
www.evanevanstours.co.uk /leeds-castle.htm   (389 words)

  
 Leeds Music Scene - leedsmusicscene2.co.uk   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-28)
Leeds Music Scene - this is where we live now.
Leeds Music Forum - quite obvious really, this site is a forum for Leeds musicians, bands, gig goers, fans.
Leeds Gig Guide - top quality up to date guide on the live music venues in Leeds, and a regularly updated gig guide.
www.leedsmusicscene2.co.uk /links/regional_guides.html   (195 words)

  
 Leeds Castle Kent Tour from LTTW   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-28)
Is built on two natural islands within a lake and is named after Ledian, Chief Minister of Ethelbert IV, King of Kent, who built a fortress here in AD 857.
The castle was originally built of wood, but rebuilt in stone by the Normans in 1119.
Described by Lord Conway as "the loveliest Castle in the world", this historic moated castle surrounded by 500 acres of beautifully landscaped parkland is situated in the heart of the Kent countryside.
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 Leeds Golf Courses Kent Leeds Golf Course Directory
Leeds Golf Courses Kent - Use the Leeds golf course locator to find golf courses public golf courses and private golf courses.
Use the Leeds golf course directory and golf referral service to find the best golf courses in your golfing destination.
Find Leeds Kent AL golf association, by using our golf association locator to find your local golf association.
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