Listed Building record TQ 56 NE 171 - Wrott Charity Almshouses 258-264

Summary

Grade II listed building.Almshouses founded by Katherine Wrote in 1597. Numbers 266 and 268 front the main road with 270 and 272 attached to the rear. 266 and 268 are 18th century, the left bay of 268 is early 19th century and 270 and 272 were built mid 19th century. They are of red brick and stucco with tiled roofs.

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Grid reference TQ 55730 69663 (point)
Map sheet TQ56NE
County KENT
District DARTFORD, KENT
Civil Parish SUTTON-AT-HONE AND HAWLEY, DARTFORD, KENT

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The following text is from the original listed building designation:
1. 5274 SUTTON-AT-HONE MAIN ROAD (west side)
Nos 258 to 264 (even) (Wrott Charity Almshouses) TQ 56 NE 7/84 1.8.52
II GV
2. Founded by Katherine Wrott in 1597. Two storeys and attics red brick. Tiled roof. Four casement windows and one modern dormer. Pointed, arched doorcases. Tablet in the centre of the first floor with 2 small cartouches and the inscription "Katherine Wrott, widow, late wife of Robert Wrott Esquire, 1597". Listing NGR: TQ5573069664 (1)

Description from record TQ 56 NE 3 :
[T1 5573 6966] Almshouses (AD 1596] [T.I.] (2) The Almshouses founded by Katherine Wrote in 1597. 2 storeys and attic. Red brick, Tiled roof. Tablet in centre "Katherine Wrote, Widow, late wife of Robt. Wrote Esquire, 1597". (3) Almshouses, as described by Authority 2. Original foundation comprises four tenements: alterations and additions in 19th century. In fair condition. See GP. AO/60/142/3 from SE. (4) No change. (5) Nos 258 to 264 (even)(Wrott Charity Almshouse) Main Road Founded by Katherine Wrott in 1597. (6) Additional bibliography. (7)

The following text is from the original listed building designation:
1. 5274 SUTTON-AT-HONE MAIN ROAD (west side)
Nos 258 to 264 (even) (Wrott Charity Almshouses) TQ 56 NE 7/84 1.8.52
II GV
2. Founded by Katherine Wrott in 1597. Two storeys and attics red brick. Tiled roof. Four casement windows and one modern dormer. Pointed, arched doorcases. Tablet in the centre of the first floor with 2 small cartouches and the inscription "Katherine Wrott, widow, late wife of Robert Wrott Esquire, 1597".
Listing NGR: TQ5573069664


<1> English Heritage, List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest (Map). SKE16160.

<2> OS 6" 1938-39 (OS Card Reference). SKE48351.

<3> Min. H. & L.G. Schedule Dartford 3541 (1952) (OS Card Reference). SKE47208.

<4> F1 ASP 22-JUL-60 (OS Card Reference). SKE42234.

<5> F2 ASP 28-AUG-64 (OS Card Reference). SKE43182.

<6> Field report for monument TQ 56 NE 3 - July, 1960 (Bibliographic reference). SKE2864.

<7> Field report for monument TQ 56 NE 3 - August, 1964 (Bibliographic reference). SKE2865.

Sources/Archives (7)

  • <1>XY Map: English Heritage. List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest. [Mapped feature: #24807 building, ]
  • <2> OS Card Reference: OS 6" 1938-39.
  • <3> OS Card Reference: Min. H. & L.G. Schedule Dartford 3541 (1952).
  • <4> OS Card Reference: F1 ASP 22-JUL-60.
  • <5> OS Card Reference: F2 ASP 28-AUG-64.
  • <6> Bibliographic reference: Field report for monument TQ 56 NE 3 - July, 1960.
  • <7> Bibliographic reference: Field report for monument TQ 56 NE 3 - August, 1964.

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Apr 12 2021 1:58PM