Scotney Castle ruins nestle in the beautiful valley of the River Bewl. Although the only substantial remains of the original Scotney Castle is the circular tower in the southern corner (the Ashburnham Tower), building of Scotney Castle with its four corner towers, is believed to have commenced c1378. The castle was roughly rectangular in shape, with the northern perimeter being slightly longer than the others. Prior to the castle , the earliest recorded owner of the manor was Lambert de Scoteni in 1137.

In 1630 the east range was ... (more)