Archbishop's Palace, Charing

The Archbishop's Palace in Charing, Kent, is a historic monument dating back to the eighth century, making it one of the earliest properties associated with the see of Canterbury. The current structure, primarily from the late thirteenth century, features significant Tudor additions, particularly by Archbishop John Morton. This palace served as a favored stop for archbishops and royal visitors, including Henry VIII and Catherine of Aragon, who famously stayed here en route to France in 1520. After the Dissolution of the Monasteries, the palace transitioned to private ownership and was repurposed into a farm complex. Designated a scheduled monument in 1952, it is currently on Historic England's Heritage at Risk Register, with ongoing preservation efforts aimed at restoring its historical significance and making it accessible to the public.