The house from a hand-colored 1829 engraving
House & Family History: The castle was built on the site where William the Conqueror signed a treaty with the men of Kent in 1067. Cardinal Wolsey supposedly spent the night here in 1527 on his way to Calais. During World War II the Royal Air Force occupied Stone Castle.
House Listed: Grade II
Park Listed: Not Listed
Past Seat / Home of: Sir John Wyllshire, 16th century. Robert Talbot, early 19th century. Henry Hakewill, until 1830.
Current Ownership Type: Corporation
Primary Current Ownership Use: Offices
House Open to Public: No
Historic Houses Member: No