Walmer Court Medieval Manor House
Medieval Manor House, Church Street, Walmer, Kent, CT14 7RP
It adjoins the church of Blessed Mary of Walmer which dates from the same period and they are set in a peaceful location.
The medieval manor house, known as Walmer Court, was built in the 12th century and is constructed of flint with Caen stone dressings. It is broadly rectangular in plan and about 16.5m long by 15m wide. The manor house is now roofless but the walls survive to second storey level and are up to 8m high and 1.2 to 1.4m thick. The manor house was fortified with turrets or towers at the angles, three of which survive. Mortices for timber joists are visible in the main internal north-south wall of the house and there are also traces of a first-floor opening. The southern wall of the manor house forms part of the churchyard wall of the church of Blessed Mary of Walmer.
It may have been constructed by the d'Auberville family or, later, by Nicholas de Criol who married the daughter of Sir William de Auberville and gained ownership of the manor. The nearby church (Grade II* listed) may have served as a chapel for the manor house. It is also built of flint with stone dressings and has a strong visual relationship with the house. In 1966 and 1974 partial excavation on the site of the manor house recovered medieval pottery dating from about 1150 at foundation level.
Timings & Tours
- Saturday 07 September:
- 1030-1530
Location & directions
Medieval Manor House, Church Street, Walmer, Kent, CT14 7RP
Booking information
- Pre-booking requirement:
- Pre-booking not required
Accessibility details
The site is reasonably level and most parts of the building are accessible, the remaining structure is all on one level. One doorway has slightly restricted height.
