Listed Building record TQ 57 SW 1040 - TWISTLETON'S ALMSHOUSES

Summary

Grade II listed building. Main construction periods 1572 to 1704

Location

Grid reference TQ 5380 7411 (point)
Map sheet TQ57SW
County KENT
District DARTFORD, KENT
Civil Parish DARTFORD, DARTFORD, KENT

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Full Description

The following text is from the original listed building designation:
1. WEST HILL 5274 (South Side) Nos 6 to 22 (even) (Twistleton's Almshouses) TQ 5374 1/14
II GV
2. This charity was founded in 1572 under the will of John Byer of Horsemans Place, Lowfield, but the existing building was erected by John Twistleton of Horsemans Place in 1704. L-shaped block of 1 storey red brick. Tiled roof with coved eaves cornice. Gable ends with kneelers. 4 windows facing north. 6 windows facing east. Casement windows. Simple wooden doorcases in cambered architraves.
Nos 6 to 22 (even) form a group.
Listing NGR: TQ5380974115


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

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  • --- Map: English Heritage. List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest.

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Record last edited

Jul 8 2013 12:10PM