Building record TQ 55 NW 612 - Building, Greatness Lane, Sevenoaks

A retaining wall running the length of the East side of Greatness Lane between Nos 6-76, varying between two metres height towards the Seal Road end tapering down to half metre height at the Weavers Lane end. The wall was built when the houses were developed during and after WW1, and is constructed of overbake bricks, probably from the nearby brickworks at Greatness Farm. The houses are set up above the road level, and the attractive wall is punctuated by rising flights of steps in places. Unfortunately, sections of the wall have been removed to create car bays at Nos 22/24, 42/44 and 74/76, which detract from the continuity and appearance of this feature. The wall at No.58 is topped by a row of decorative perforated concrete blocks which does not contribute towards the special interest. (1)

<1> Sevenoaks District Council, Sevenoaks District Council Local List of Heritage Assets (Index). SKE53505.