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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 |
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Map sheet | TQ54SE |
County | KENT |
District | TUNBRIDGE WELLS, KENT |
Civil Parish | ROYAL TUNBRIDGE WELLS, TUNBRIDGE WELLS, KENT |
Map
Type and Period (1)
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> SKE8293 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