English Heritage sites near Langley Parish

Sutton Valence Castle

SUTTON VALENCE CASTLE

2 miles from Langley Parish

The ruins of a small 12th-century Norman keep, with panoramic views over East Sussex and the Kentish Weald.

Kit's Coty House and Little Kit's Coty House

KIT'S COTY HOUSE AND LITTLE KIT'S COTY HOUSE

7 miles from Langley Parish

The remains of two megalithic 'dolmen' burial chambers. Impressive Kit's Coty has three uprights and a massive capstone: Little Kit's Coty, alias the Countless Stones, is now a jumble of sarsens.

St Leonard's Tower

ST LEONARD'S TOWER

9 miles from Langley Parish

An early and well-preserved example of a small free-standing Norman tower keep, surviving almost to its original height.

Rochester Castle

ROCHESTER CASTLE

11 miles from Langley Parish

Strategically placed astride the London Road, guarding an important crossing of the River Medway, this imposing fortress has a complex history of destruction and rebuilding.

Temple Manor

TEMPLE MANOR

12 miles from Langley Parish

Part of a manor house of the Knights Templar, built in about 1240, with a fine first floor hall displaying traces of wall paintings.

Old Soar Manor

OLD SOAR MANOR

12 miles from Langley Parish

A small but complete portion of a stone manor house built about 1290. The first floor 'solar' private chamber, with attendant chapel and garderobe, stands over a vaulted undercroft.


Churches in Langley Parish

St Mary, Langley, Maidstone

Pubs in Langley Parish

Plough Inn

Sutton Road, Langley, ME17 3LX
(01622) 842555
theploughpublangley.co.uk

A grade II listed, weather-boarded pub on the main road, which has sold beer for over 200 years, but parts of which are even older. There are two bar areas on different levels, the lower bar area having a baby grand piano. A separate restau...
Potting Shed

Sutton Road, Langley, ME17 3LZ
(01622) 862112
elitepubs.com/the-potting-shed-home/

An imposing building on the main road at the Maidstone end of the village. Greatly extended and re-fitted with an open kitchen. The restaurant offers the popular, quality Elite Pubs menu. Breakfasts are served. Surfaced car park. Electric c...