Although Kington is on the west side of the Dyke it has been an English town throughout the border struggles. There was a Saxon settlement on the castle hill, but the modern town is of 13th century origin. Local historian Ken Reeves offers guided tours of the town on Sunday and Wednesday afternoons during the summer. He will show you the 19th century Market Hall details and point out details such as the keystones to the windows of the supermarket - each has the face of a farm animal.