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Formerly part of the Manor of Maidstone, the Archbishops'
Palace was mainly built by Archbishop Courtenay in the late
14th century.
The manor of Maidstone was given to the Archbishops by Rector
William de Cornhill in 1207 to be used as a resting-place
for Archbishops travelling between London and Canterbury and
is linked to Palaces at Charing, Otford and Croydon.
The buildings surrounding the Palace, the Archbishops’
Stables to the east and ‘the gatehouse’ were probably
used as a mill and lodgings for the Archbishops’ staff
of accountants, butlers, cooks and clerks.
Today, the Palace is home to Kent Register Office. It is
open to the public during the annual heritage open days (a
weekend in September). River Medway online took a look around.
For more information, visit TourMaidstone
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| The Archbishops' Palace overlooking the River Medway |
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| The palace is one of Maidstone's finest historic
buildings |
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| Room with a view: overlooking the River Medway |
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| One of the ceremonial rooms at the Archbishops' Palace |
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| One of the meeting rooms at the palace |
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