A nicely-detailed design of 1976 by Norman Frith, replacing an early nineteenth-century meeting house, of overall medium significance. Evidential value: The polygonal form might suggest a place of worship, but there is little to denote the building's function as a meeting house. It is of low evidential value. Historical value: A Quaker Meeting was established in Maidstone in the 1670s, and a purpose-built meeting house erected in 1812. This was demolished in the 1970s, when the current meeting house was built. The building is therefore of relatively recent date and as such has low historical value. Aesthetic value: This is a pleasing design, its hexagonal form and copper roof making it a minor local landmark. The large meeting room is an attractive, well-lit space with interesting roof construction. The small garden with its enclosing brick wall adds to its (medium) aesthetic value. Communal value: The building is well used by local groups, including homeless people, and as such has high communal value. Information from OASIS Online Form. (1)

<1> Architectural History Practice, 2015, Quaker Meeting House, Maidstone, Historic Building Record. (Unpublished document). SKE54897.