I have wanted to visit Eynsford ever sinec I came back from NZ and visit the ancient sites. Lullingstone castle (the ruined one in the town) and this day in August I did. I also walked around with my camera in the villageand found some little gems. The castle i
s terrific and just the sort of real estate that I can relate to. Starting basically as a moted fort it then became a moted castle that was really a Manor House with heavy walls. It has a cellar and a fire place in the main hall that is built from Roman tiles. I like that, re-cycling in medieval times is a good idea.
s terrific and just the sort of real estate that I can relate to. Starting basically as a moted fort it then became a moted castle that was really a Manor House with heavy walls. It has a cellar and a fire place in the main hall that is built from Roman tiles. I like that, re-cycling in medieval times is a good idea.The place is not so elegant as the Roman Villa further down the way but I should imagine its function was much different. We know that rebels in Life of Brian had trouble fi
nding something the Romans could be hated for other than conquering them and it seems it was 'peace'. The castle was built in troubled times whereas the Roman Villa was a farm house. I dare say the Manor House was also.
nding something the Romans could be hated for other than conquering them and it seems it was 'peace'. The castle was built in troubled times whereas the Roman Villa was a farm house. I dare say the Manor House was also.The River Darent passes through Eynsford with a genuine ford that is used - I saw a tractor and a truck use it. The shallow summer flow is also a great place for children to play and keep cool. Interestingly there is a house next to the bridge which is built on piles to allow water to flow underneath.
The gems are the flowers in the front of the pubs, the at
tractive garden behind the sweet shop and the shattered willow on the river close to the castle. The back garden is a real find and worth a visit. You have to find the willow by walking around the castle and being nosy.
tractive garden behind the sweet shop and the shattered willow on the river close to the castle. The back garden is a real find and worth a visit. You have to find the willow by walking around the castle and being nosy. Eynsford is a place to visit in all seasons and I suggest parking at the castle and looking at that, take a good walk around the village and look for Institution House and the Village hall. Walk down to the Roman
Villa. The Castle Inn is the place to stop for lunch and a drink but there are plenty of pubs to visit for an ale and a meal. Some with car parks.
Villa. The Castle Inn is the place to stop for lunch and a drink but there are plenty of pubs to visit for an ale and a meal. Some with car parks.Be aware that the place is popular and therefore it will be crowded at the weekends so I suggest a Monday or Tuesday if you do not want to visit Lullingstone gardens and house.
A pub with a sense of the dramatic is the Mason's Shovel - car park and meals but be wary, they clamp. Otherwise go down to Riverside and try the two establishments there. But it was a pleasant encounter with the Darent and its ancient ways. I felt the Roman influence and could imagine the villas spread around the area.
A pub with a sense of the dramatic is the Mason's Shovel - car park and meals but be wary, they clamp. Otherwise go down to Riverside and try the two establishments there. But it was a pleasant encounter with the Darent and its ancient ways. I felt the Roman influence and could imagine the villas spread around the area.
I am sure that given the right information and a lot of research I could think Roman - couldn't you?
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