Allington Castle Allington Castle stands near the River Medway in regards to a mile north of Maidstone. This beautiful, moated castle appears perfect, however the perfection continues to be contrived in modern occasions. Henry II destroyed a Norman castle following the revolt of 1173-74. The reduced mound immediately southwest from the present castle signifies the motte plus some herringbone masonry is seen within the curtain facing it. Apart from that, Mister Stephen p Penchester, Constable of Dover Castle and The almighty Warden from the Cinque Ports built the present structure. He acquired license to crenellate in 1291 and also the original survives. His castle is sign of the Edwardian age however is not uncompromisingly military such as the contemporary forts of Wales. In design, it reflects the quadrangular layout which was becoming popular, however the rear bows outwards inside a gentle curve and also the distribution of towers is very irregular. Five D-formed towers of various dimensions project in the curtain, though a couple of others been around initially. Solomon's Tower, in the south corner, may be the biggest and might be regarded as being an early tower house. There's additionally a gatehouse between simple, half-round turrets the machicolations over the gateway are modern. Some ruins of barbican survive around the far side from the moat. The number around the southwest side of th courtyard, referred to as Penchester Wing, may add a slightly older manor house. However, when the castle was built, the primary flats was opposite, dedicated to a hall that also is available but is basically a renovation. Only its fifteenth century porch is authentic. In 1492, Allington was granted to Mister Henry Wyatt in recognition of his loyalty to Henry VII. He upgraded the castle because they build the narrow range which divides the courtyard into two unequal parts. Its upper floor forms a lengthy gallery. The attractive, half-timbered house inside the more compact enclosure also dates in the Wyatt period.