{"id":1804,"date":"2026-01-05T21:38:51","date_gmt":"2026-01-05T21:38:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/frigate-express.co.uk\/ourblogs\/?p=1804"},"modified":"2026-03-20T21:01:58","modified_gmt":"2026-03-20T21:01:58","slug":"tonbridge-castle-slighted-stones-courier-story","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/frigate-express.co.uk\/ourblogs\/tonbridge-castle-slighted-stones-courier-story\/","title":{"rendered":"Tonbridge Castle"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

I had an early pickup from Birmingham to an industrial unit somewhere in Kent. It was very awkward as the customer didn\u2019t want their consignment strapped down because they are under the impression it might break. I guess someone previously was really trying to impress with their strapping skills.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I eventually convinced them to let me strap their stuff and I assure it won\u2019t break. They agreed, I go to Kent. Nothing broke. I put my shades on and act cool.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

On the drive home the traffic really started to build up. Rather than adding to it I took advantage of some free parking and went for a walk.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

That\u2019s where I came across Tonbridge Castle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

So, why is the castle half missing? I asked a local oldie. These guys know everything! Walking libraries with info you won\u2019t find on Google.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The reason why so many stones are missing is because they were stolen. By locals to use in their gardens or pub or something. Look, I\u2019m not judging. My view is that if they can physically move them stones then they deserve to keep them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

However this intrigued me so I had to admit defeat and ask Ai! Oh the shame.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To summarise because that so called artificial intelligent robot creature was incredibly boring. Tonbridge Castle was built by a family of troublemakers, the de Clares. They were always starting crap with the king. Eventually the king ordered the castle to be ‘slighted’. That\u2019s the term they used to use for knocking it down. But not completely. Just enough so that it can\u2019t be used for war again.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Anwyay, once I got my 10k steps out the way and could finally see my feet again I took the drive home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

PS \u2013 The squirrels are very friendly here too.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Enjoy the pics.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Head here for a quote for your delivery >>> https:\/\/frigate-express.co.uk\/ <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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