Listed Building record TQ 75 SW 39 - Barham Court, Teston

Summary

17th C+ house Grade II* listed building. Main construction periods 1791 to 1933. cross wing house which was remodelled by B.H Latrobe circa 1791-92 and largely rebuilt by Sir Herbert Baker in 1932-33 following fire damage. The building is rendered and has a slate roof. The main range is double-depth and runs east-west and has a cross wing to the west end which projects slightly. A conservatory is stuccoed and is on two moulded stone steps. The service wing runs north from the east end of the north elevation, and is also stuccoed. William Wilberforce stayed here frequently during the late 18th century.

Location

Grid reference TQ 70684 53661 (point) FCE
Map sheet TQ75SW
County KENT
District MAIDSTONE, KENT
Civil Parish TESTON, MAIDSTONE, KENT

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Type and Period (1)

Full Description

<1> OS 1:2500 1963 (OS Card Reference). SKE48205.

<2> MHLG (Maidstone RD) 2225/11/A October 1960 69 (OS Card Reference). SKE47058.

<3> DOE(HHR) District of Maidstone Kent 26.2.87 131 (OS Card Reference). SKE41149.

<4> Bldgs of Eng-West Kent & the Weald 1980 568 (J Newman) (OS Card Reference). SKE38163.

<5> English Heritage, List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest (Map). SKE16160.

Sources/Archives (5)

  • <1> OS Card Reference: OS 1:2500 1963.
  • <2> OS Card Reference: MHLG (Maidstone RD) 2225/11/A October 1960 69.
  • <3> OS Card Reference: DOE(HHR) District of Maidstone Kent 26.2.87 131.
  • <4> OS Card Reference: Bldgs of Eng-West Kent & the Weald 1980 568 (J Newman).
  • <5>XY Map: English Heritage. List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest. [Mapped feature: #21247 Listed building, ]

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Record last edited

Jul 20 2021 10:55AM