Local legend says Thomas Becket hid in the caves, which extend a long way under roads, fields and houses in the village, while fleeing the wrath of King Henry II in the 12th century.]
Beckets is a historic property in the village of Eastry, Kent, but it is the network of tunnels that descend 50ft to 60ft below ground that make it truly unique.
Local legend has it that Thomas Becket hid in the tunnels, which extend beneath the roads, fields and houses of the village, when fleeing King Henry II in the 12th century.
While it’s not clear when the network of tunnels and caves were built, the property itself dates back to the 12th century.
This home in Kent might look unassuming, but it’s hiding a labyrinth of subterranean tunnels that descend 50ft below the ground.
