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Tumblers Hill, MAIDSTONE, ME17 3AE

Number 4 Tumblers Hill was built in the mid 19th century, possibly incorporating an earlier structure. The front is buff brick, the roof is tile. Listed, grade II, with details at: https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1187155 Sutton Valence is a village 5¼ miles southeast of Maidstone and about 13 miles northwest of Ashford. The area was settled in the Iron Age and a Roman road passes through. Known as Sutton until the manor became the property of William de Valence, The village is home to a castle, now ruinous, built in the late 12th century and one of the oldest schools in England, founded in 1576 as a Free Grammar School.

Rose Cottage, was two cottages, now combined into one. Built in the 16th century or possibly earlier, refronted in the 18th century with later alterations. Timber framed, the front clad in buff brick, all under a tile roof. Listed, grade II, with details at: https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1060882 Sutton Valence is a village 5¼ miles southeast of Maidstone and about 13 miles northwest of Ashford. The area was settled in the Iron Age and a Roman road passes through. Known as Sutton until the manor became the property of William de Valence, The village is home to a castle, now ruinous, built in the late 12th century and one of the oldest schools in England, founded in 1576 as a Free Grammar School.

Sutton Valence grew up beside the Maidstone to Tenterden and Winchelsea road on the steep slope of the Greensand Ridge, following the ridge and not the road. As a result there are fine views over the Weald of Kent from many places in the village. Simon de Montfort, Earl of Leicester at one time owned the nearby castle - see http://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/3679905 De Montfort led the baronial rebellion against Henry III and was killed at the Battle of Evesham in 1265, after which his estates were confiscated by the Crown. Henry III then conferred the castle on his half-brother William de Valence as a reward for his support during the rebellion, and the village of Sutton, or 'South Town, became known as Sutton Valence. This view looks from near the village shop and post office up Broad Street towards East Sutton.

This large house in Tumblers Hill is now three cottages, Ragstone Cottage, Wisteria Cottages and Hollyhock Cottage. Built in the early 16th century, or possibly earlier. Timber framed, some exposed studding with plaster infill, some clad in brick, some clad in weatherboarding. All under a tile roof. Listed, grade II, with details at: https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1060881 Sutton Valence is a village 5¼ miles southeast of Maidstone and about 13 miles northwest of Ashford. The area was settled in the Iron Age and a Roman road passes through. Known as Sutton until the manor became the property of William de Valence, The village is home to a castle, now ruinous, built in the late 12th century and one of the oldest schools in England, founded in 1576 as a Free Grammar School.

Sun Cottages in Tumblers Hill were built in the early 16th century, or possibly earlier, refronted in the 19th century. Timber framed, refronted in red brick, all under a tile roof. Listed, grade II, with details at: https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1187140 Sutton Valence is a village 5¼ miles southeast of Maidstone and about 13 miles northwest of Ashford. The area was settled in the Iron Age and a Roman road passes through. Known as Sutton until the manor became the property of William de Valence, The village is home to a castle, now ruinous, built in the late 12th century and one of the oldest schools in England, founded in 1576 as a Free Grammar School.

Grade II listed Wealden Hall House. Gabled ended type, as part of a terrace.

Aylmer House, Tumblers Hill, is a 16th century (or possibly earlier) Wealden hall house with a later additional bay on the right. Timber framed, rendered infill, the end bays are jettied, all under a tile roof. Listed, grade II, with details at: https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1344325 Sutton Valence is a village 5¼ miles southeast of Maidstone and about 13 miles northwest of Ashford. The area was settled in the Iron Age and a Roman road passes through. Known as Sutton until the manor became the property of William de Valence, The village is home to a castle, now ruinous, built in the late 12th century and one of the oldest schools in England, founded in 1576 as a Free Grammar School.

Now known as Gulland Hall and housing Sutton Valence School's art department, this former Congregational Chapel was built in 1872. The village had had a non-conformist presence since the late 18th century. Constructed of rubble stone with ashlar dressings under a tile roof. Sutton Valence is a village 5¼ miles southeast of Maidstone and about 13 miles northwest of Ashford. The area was settled in the Iron Age and a Roman road passes through. Known as Sutton until the manor became the property of William de Valence, The village is home to a castle, now ruinous, built in the late 12th century and one of the oldest schools in England, founded in 1576 as a Free Grammar School.

The Old Post Office in Broad Street was originally a house, later a house and shop, then a shop and parish council offices, now a house and shop again. Built in the 17th century or possibly earlier, refronted and the shopfront inserted in the 19th century. Timber framed, partly rendered, partly painted brick, all under a tile roof. Listed, grade II, with details at: https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1356587 Sutton Valence is a village 5¼ miles southeast of Maidstone and about 13 miles northwest of Ashford. The area was settled in the Iron Age and a Roman road passes through. Known as Sutton until the manor became the property of William de Valence, The village is home to a castle, now ruinous, built in the late 12th century and one of the oldest schools in England, founded in 1576 as a Free Grammar School.