Listed Building: THE BATTERY (1061232)

Grade II
Authority
Volume/Map/Item 737, 2, 9A
Date assigned 11 March 1975
Date last amended

Description

1. 5281 THE BAYLE (South East Side) FOLKESTONE The Battery TR 2335 NW 2/9A II GV 2. Dated 1760 on the chimneystack of the west front and built as the Officers Quarters of tie Folkestone Battery. 2 storeys and attics stuccoed. Old tiled roof with 2 dormers. 5 sashes with glazing bars intact on the lst floor only. Modern windows and porch on tne ground floor. Left side elevation is of stone with flint galleting and outside chimneystack. A brass plate on the door records that John Kinnisburgh (1743-1820) Master Gunner, lived there from 1800 till 1820. Early C19 brick powder store connected to the house. Nos 26 to 40 (even) form a group with The Battery, Statue in grounds of The Battery and The Globe Inn. Listing NGR: TR2311335976

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Sources (1)

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

Map

Location

Grid reference TR 2311 3597 (point)
Map sheet TR23NW
Civil Parish FOLKESTONE, SHEPWAY, KENT
County KENT
District FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE, KENT

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Record last edited

Feb 6 2024 8:53AM