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Monument record TQ 67 SW 193 - Sedley's School, Hook Green Lane, Southfleet
Summary
nineteenth century School inc C17 structure with WW2 Air Raid Shelter to rear
Location
| Grid reference | TQ 6140 7109 (point) FCE |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TQ67SW |
| County | KENT |
| District | DARTFORD, KENT |
| Civil Parish | SOUTHFLEET, DARTFORD, KENT |
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Full Description
Sedley's School, founded by Sir John Sedley in 1637. Fragments of C17 school survive in E elevation inc entrance archway with engraved cartouche over, a gable and surrounding walls ad windows. The school was enlarged in C19 from which time most of it dates. Still in use as primary school. Listed grade 2. To rear of school, standing seperately at side of the playground is a WW2 communal air raid shelter of 1940 (TQ 67 SW 255). The school was damaged by inceniary bombs on the 21st January 1944 (1)
<1> Smith, V., 1996, Report on the Air Raid Shelter at Sedleys School, Hook Green Lane, Southfleet (Unpublished document). SWX6990.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SWX6990 Unpublished document: Smith, V.. 1996. Report on the Air Raid Shelter at Sedleys School, Hook Green Lane, Southfleet.
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Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
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Record last edited
Apr 22 2013 2:02PM