Thurnham Castle
Known to be haunted by a 7 foot man and a hellhound thurnham castle was dark and very atmospheric.
The Castle
The Castle is of motte and bailey type, sitting on top of a natural chalk spur in the North Downs commanding the road below. The mound and inner bailey overlooked and protected the outer bailey. The remains today are mostly from the inner bailey gatehouse and a small part of the shell keep that once crowned the motte.
Although the castle is very ruinous, there is enough stone walls and motte still visible to get an idea of the layout of this little castle, with views from the North Downs towards the Weald of Kent.
To get a good appreciation of your visit, it's well worth reading the history of those who are associated with Thurnham castle, which includes Crusades to the Holy Land and important Kings and Queens central to the History of Britain and Europe.
ACCESS
Access to the castle is off a busy road, sign-posted as White Horse Country Park, which provides plenty of parking for dog walkers and those who want to have a spectacular view across the North Downs. Few visitors venture further across the park, across a small lane at the far side, through a gate to a field that contains this hidden secret.
The Hauntings
A 7 foot tall figure with no face and dressed in a blue and green tunic alarmed some visitors who were clustered around a fire near the castle. A dark shape, like a large dog, has also been reported moving along the bailey and growling also heard.
