Monument record TQ 54 SE 23 - Icehouse, Bay Tree Cottage, Culverden Road, Tunbridge Wells

Summary

A well-preserved subterranean icehouse near the White House, Culverden Down. Significant parts of the icehouse remain including an access passage, sandstone rubble retaining walls and a brick dome with a central opening. The icehouse was cut into the sandstone bedrock and was thought to belong to the 'White House' (formerly Culverden Lodge). May have been primarily built to serve a large house on the site of the present hospital.

Location

Grid reference TQ 575 403 (point) FCE
Map sheet TQ54SE
County KENT
District TUNBRIDGE WELLS, KENT
Civil Parish ROYAL TUNBRIDGE WELLS, TUNBRIDGE WELLS, KENT

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Full Description

<1> Roaf, S. & Beamon, S. P., 1990, The Ice Houses of Britain, Beamon and Roaf, 'The Ice Houses of Britain,' 1990. (Monograph). SKE8293.

Sources/Archives (1)

  • <1> Monograph: Roaf, S. & Beamon, S. P.. 1990. The Ice Houses of Britain. Beamon and Roaf, 'The Ice Houses of Britain,' 1990..

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Record last edited

Jun 6 2007 2:59PM