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Monument record TQ 75 SW 53 - Icehouse at Old Hall, Barming
Summary
A brick passage leading to a possible icehouse chamber was discovered in the 1930s in the garden of Old Hall, Tonbridge Road, Barming just 12m from the Hall. The rectangular chamber, set at right angles to its north facing entrance, consisted of ragstone walls, a brick barrel vault roof and a yellow sand floor. It was possibly built as a general store and not a purpose built ice house. As late as 1990 steps to the passage were visible.
See also TQ 75 SW 26 Old Hall, Barming
Location
| Grid reference | TQ 722 546 (point) FCE |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TQ75SW |
| County | KENT |
| District | MAIDSTONE, KENT |
| Civil Parish | BARMING, MAIDSTONE, KENT |
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Full Description
Brick passage to icehouse chamber discovered 12m from Old Hall house in 1930s. North facing entrance with a rectangular chamber set at right angles to it. Ragstone walls, brick barrel vault roof. Floor of yellow sand. Possibly for general storage rather then a purpose built icehouse. Steps to passage visible in 1990. (1)
<1> Roaf, S. & Beamon, S. P., 1990, The Ice Houses of Britain, Beamon, S and Roaf, S 1990 'Ice Houses of Britain' p.318 (Monograph). SKE8293.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SKE8293 Monograph: Roaf, S. & Beamon, S. P.. 1990. The Ice Houses of Britain. Beamon, S and Roaf, S 1990 'Ice Houses of Britain' p.318.
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Protected Status/Designation
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Record last edited
Aug 28 2008 11:31AM