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Description: These are views of the grounds, 2 adjacent islands in the river Len in southeast England. This is a truly spectacular location, and we had beautiful weather that day. 'Acclaimed as the most romantic castle in England'. The original was built possibly as early as 856. This has disappeared. A stone castle was started about 1119. Edward I (1270's) rebuilt and enlarged it. Henry VIII spent a lot of money to expand & beautify it. Sunday, August 8, 2004 - Day 6 in England Full-day guided tour #3: Leeds Castle, Canterbury & Dover
Title: Leeds Castle, Maidstone
Credit: P80700631-Leeds Castle & grounds
Author: gailf548 from New York State, USA
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