The following text is from the original listed building designation:
1. 5273 WALTHAM Waltham Court TR 14 NW 16/645
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2. This building was erected in 1796 as the Poorhouse of Waltham, Petham, Crundall and Lower Hardres parishes. It was closed in 1828 and converted into a Methodist Chapel, Beershop and Bakery. The chapel was known as "The Charity". Services were held there until 1885. It was made into a residence in 1909. Two parallel ranges. Two storeys and attics red brick. Tiled with 2 dormers and modillion eaves cornice. Three casement windows. Modern porch at the head of 8 steps built over a round-headed doorcase with semi-circular fanlight.
Listing NGR: TR1133649868

The Petham Gilbert Union included the parishes of Petham, Lower Hardres, Waltham and Crundale. The Union erected a workhouse on 3 acres of common land known as Handville Green. In 1828, it transferred to private ownership, with one of the outhouses being used as a bakery and another as a beer shop. During World War Two it was taken over by the army and the garden turned into a potato field. The building is now a hotel

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