Listed Building: FRENSHAM MANOR (1070895)

Grade II
Authority
Volume/Map/Item 945, 20, 337
Date assigned 04 June 1952
Date last amended

Description

ROLVENDEN MOUNTS LANE 1. 5272 Frensham Manor (formerly listed as Frensham) TQ 8530 20/337 4.6.52. II 2. The house was occupied by the Kadwell family from the early C17 until 1748. Hasted's 'History of Kent' notes that the building was erected by Thomas Kadwell between and 1680. Two storeys and attics red brick. Hipped tiled roof with 2 modern hipped dormers. C19 casement windows. Nearby in the centre is a 2 storeyed projection containing the porch on the ground floor with a room over surmounted by a crow-stepped gable. Chimney breast on the north wall. Modern additions behind. Lord Geddes, Minister of Reconstruction in 1919 and British Ambassador in Washington 1920-4 lived here for some years during his retirement. Interior contains Inglenook fireplace and ceiling with chamfered beams. Listing NGR: TQ8557130265

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  • Map: English Heritage. List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest.

Map

Location

Grid reference TQ 8557 3026 (point)
Map sheet TQ83SE
Civil Parish ROLVENDEN, ASHFORD, KENT

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Record last edited

Nov 17 2006 9:59AM