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Leeds Castle is one of the most beautiful castles in England and is often referred to as 'the loveliest castle in the World'.
Leeds Castle is situated on the River Len where it was built by built on two adjacent islands. The name Leeds originates from the name of a chief minister of King Ethelbert IV ( 856-860) called Ledian ( it is not associated with the city of Leeds! )
Leeds Castle was first built as a Donjon fortress, successive lines of fortification were added over hundreds of years and several different reigns. The castle was converted from a fortress stronghold to a Royal palace by King Henry VIII.

The purpose of the Leeds Castle were as follows:

-To act as a fortified post
-To provide a base where men, provisions and horses could be housed
-To overawe and frighten the indigenous population
-To provide a site from which the Normans could govern the surrounding district
-To act as a royal power base
-King Henry VIII converted Leeds Castle into a Royal Palace but retained the defences due to the possible risk of invasion from Spain or France
-Keep was used as a prison in the 17th century to hold French and Dutch prisoners
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