Listed Building: SANDGATE LIBRARY (1061228)
Grade | II |
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Authority | |
Volume/Map/Item | 737, 8, 39 |
Date assigned | 19 December 1973 |
Date last amended |
Description
1. 5281 HIGH STREET (South Side) SANDGATE No 51 (Sandgate Library) TR 2035 SW 8/39 19.12.73. Library) II GV 2. Built in 1884. Custom built as a dual fire station and reading room. Now Sandgate Library. Late Cl9. 2 storeys applied timber-framing with pebble-dashed infill. Hipped tiled roof having left side square bell cote surmounted by a fishscale tiled spire. lst floor has left side Scottish baronial style bartizan with 3-light sash. Band of machicolation between ground and lst floors. The ground floor has a left side simple doorcase and a right side entrance designed to accommodate fire engines.
Nos 23 to 39 (odd) form a group with Cottage to rear of No 39, Nos 41 to 65 (odd) Including 43A, 45A, 55A and 6lA. (Nos 3l to 37 are buildings of local interest).
Listing NGR: TR2048035188
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Sources (1)
- SKE16160 Map: English Heritage. List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest.
Location
Grid reference | TR 2048 3518 (point) |
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Map sheet | TR23NW |
County | KENT |
District | FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE, KENT |
Civil Parish | SANDGATE, SHEPWAY, KENT |
Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
Record last edited
Feb 6 2024 8:53AM