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

<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> 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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  • None recorded

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Record last edited

Aug 28 2008 11:31AM