FACTOID # 69: Almost the entire Cook Islands are covered by forest.
 
 Home   Encyclopedia   Statistics   Countries A-Z   Flags   Maps   Education   Forum   FAQ   About 
 
WHAT'S NEW
RECENT ARTICLES
More Recent Articles »
 

FACTS & STATISTICS    Simple view

  1. Select countries to view: (hold down Control key and click to select several)

     

     

    Compare:

     

     
  1. Select fact or statistic: (* = graphable)

     

     

     

  2. (OPTIONAL) Compare to statistic: (both need to be graphable)

     

     

     

  3. View result as:

     

       
(OR) SEARCH ALL encyclopedia, stats & forums:   

Encyclopedia > Saltwood Castle
Saltwood Castle ca. 1830 before the gatehouse was restored.
Enlarge
Saltwood Castle ca. 1830 before the gatehouse was restored.

Saltwood Castle is a castle in Hythe, Kent, England, famous as the site where the plot was hatched to assassinate Thomas Becket. It was erected originally in 488, probably on a Roman site. It first appears on a charter in 833 AD. The castle was conveyed to the Roman Catholic Church by a deed dated 1026 and it was replaced by a 12th century Norman structure, with work extending over the next two centuries. It became uninhabitable as the result of the earthquake of 6 April 1580, but was restored in the nineteenthth century. The gatehouse has been used as a residence ever since.[1] The castle was purchased in 1955 by Kenneth Clark and remains in the Clark family today.[2] Made a Life Peer, Kenneth Clark took the title Lord Clark of Saltwood. Alan Clark is buried in the grounds of the castle. Image File history File linksMetadata Download high resolution version (899x536, 410 KB) Summary Engraving of Saltwood Castle, Kent from , 1831. ... Image File history File linksMetadata Download high resolution version (899x536, 410 KB) Summary Engraving of Saltwood Castle, Kent from , 1831. ... Map sources for Hythe at grid reference TR158350 The small seaside resort and town of Hythe, in the District of Shepway, (derived from sheep-way, since shepherds drove their flocks across Romney Marsh and the Downs) is one of the five original Cinque Ports on the south coast of Kent... Royal motto (French): Dieu et mon droit (Translated: God and my right) Englands location (dark green) within the United Kingdom (light green), with the Republic of Ireland (blue) to its west Languages English Capital London Largest city London Area – Total Ranked 1st UK 130,395 km² Population – 60,609... St Thomas Becket (December 21, 1118 – December 29, 1170) was Archbishop of Canterbury from 1162 to 1170. ... Roman or Romans may refer to: History Ancient Rome (9th century BC – 5th century AD) Roman Kingdom (753 BC to 509 BC) Roman Republic (509 BC to 44 BC) Roman Empire (44 BC to AD 476) Roman citizen Byzantine Empire (330 to 1453), also known as the Eastern Roman Empire... It has been suggested that this article or section be merged with Catholicism. ... The Nave of Durham Cathedral demonstrates the characteristic round arched style, though use of shallow pointed arches above the nave anticipates the Gothic style. ... Sir Kenneth McKenzie Clark, Baron Clark, OM CH KCB, (July 13, 1903 – May 21, 1983) was a British author, museum director, broadcaster, and the most famous art historian of his generation. ... In the United Kingdom, Life Peers are appointed members of the Peerage whose titles may not be inherited (those whose titles are inheritable are known as hereditary peers). ... -1...


Saltwood derives its name from the village nearby. During the reign of Canute, the manor of Saltwood was granted to the priory of Christ Church in Canterbury, but during the twelfth century it became home for a period to Henry d' Essex, constable of England.[3] Headline text Canute (anglicized form of Knut, from Old Norse knútr meaning knot, sometimes Cnut; Danish Knud) is the name of several kings of medieval Denmark, two of whom reigned also over England during the first half of the 11th century. ... Canterbury is a cathedral city in east Kent in South East England and is the seat of the Archbishop of Canterbury, the Primate of All England, head of the Church of England and of the worldwide Anglican Communion. ... Henry dEssex (died c. ...


Thomas Becket had asked Henry II on behalf of the Church for the restoration of the castle as an ecclesiastical palace. Henry instead gave it to one of his loyal barons named Ranulf de Broc.[3] Henry II of England (5 March 1133 – 6 July 1189) ruled as Count of Anjou, Duke of Normandy, and as King of England (1154–1189) and, at various times, controlled parts of Wales, Scotland, eastern Ireland, and western France. ...


The castle was returned to the control of Becket as archbishop of Canterbury and remained a church property until the reign of Henry VIII when Hythe and Saltwood were to be seized by the Crown. This leads to the implication that some complicity was possible in the murder of Becket by the baron Ranulf de Broc.[4][5] It was during this time at Saltwood, on December the 28th, 1170, that four knights are presumed to have plotted the death of Becket, which took place the following day at Canterbury Cathedral, about 15 miles (24 km) away. Hugh de Moreville was one of the four knights that committed the assassination, along with Reginald Fitzurse, William de Tracey, and Richard le Breton.[3] Arms of the see of Canterbury The Archbishop of Canterbury is the senior clergyman of the established Church of England and symbolic head of the worldwide Anglican Communion. ... Henry VIII (28 June 1491 – 28 January 1547) was King of England and Lord of Ireland (later King of Ireland) from 22 April 1509 until his death. ... Canterbury Cathedral from the southwest. ... Hugh de Morvile, one of the four English knights who perpetrated the murder of Thomas à Becket. ... Categories: Historical stubs ...


References

  1. ^ Taylor, Charles. Saltwood Castle. ecastles.co.uk. Retrieved on 2006-06-12.
  2. ^ The Real Alan Clark. Real Lives. Channel4.com. Retrieved on 2006-06-12.
  3. ^ a b c Local History. Saltwood Church of England Primary School. Retrieved on 2006-06-12.
  4. ^ Shirley, Janet (1975). Vie Saint Thomas Le Martyr De Cantobire. Garnier’s Becket. pp. pp 132-165. Scott Ian McLetchie. Retrieved on 2006-06-12.
  5. ^ Castles Mentioned in Pillars of the Earth. Kristin's Medieval Castles of England. Retrieved on 2006-06-12.

2006 (MMVI) is a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ... June 12 is the 163rd day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (164th in leap years), with 202 days remaining. ... 2006 (MMVI) is a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ... June 12 is the 163rd day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (164th in leap years), with 202 days remaining. ... 2006 (MMVI) is a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ... June 12 is the 163rd day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (164th in leap years), with 202 days remaining. ... 2006 (MMVI) is a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ... June 12 is the 163rd day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (164th in leap years), with 202 days remaining. ... 2006 (MMVI) is a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ... June 12 is the 163rd day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (164th in leap years), with 202 days remaining. ...

External links

  • Official website

  Results from FactBites:
 
Henry d'Essex Information (471 words)
Saltwood Castle derives its name from the village in its shadow, and was the home of Henry d'Essex, Baron of Raleigh and Royal Standard Bearer.
The surviving structure of Saltwood Castle is considered to be the work of Henry d'Essex from 1154, particularly the 'curtain wall' which it has been claimed was begun during the reign of Henry I.(d 1135).
King Henry II transferred the castle to Henry de Broc as a 'reprisal for the treason of Henry de Essex', which further aggravated Becket's quarrel with the King.
Antique Views from Boswell's Antiquities, c.1786 (194 words)
BA074 Carisbrook Castle in the Isle of Wight.
BA075 Carisbrook Castle in the Isle of Wight.
BA36 Carisbrook Castle in the Isle of Wight.
  More results at FactBites »


 

COMMENTARY     


Share your thoughts, questions and commentary here
Your name
Your comments
Please enter the 5-letter protection code

Want to know more?
Search encyclopedia, statistics and forums:
 


Lesson Plans | Student Area | Student FAQ | Reviews | Press Releases |  Feeds | Contact
The Wikipedia article included on this page is licensed under the GFDL.
Images may be subject to relevant owners' copyright.
All other elements are (c) copyright NationMaster.com 2003-5. All Rights Reserved.
Usage implies agreement with terms.