Listed Building record TR 34 SW 694 - THE ALMA

TR 3141 2/103

FOLKESTONE ROAD (South Side) No 37

(Formerly listed as No 37 (The Alma Public House))

II

Early C19. Three storeys and attics stuccoed. Tiled roof with two dormers. Three sashes with verticals only. Stringcourse. C19 pub front.

Listing NGR: TR3160641481(1)

At 37 Folkestone Road by 1913; This has been closed for a while and was re-opened under the new name of 'Renaissance'. The original sign had a picture of a Napoleonic War era Infantry-man. Probably due to the fort, built as a defence against invasion by Napoleon, which is situated on the hill behind and which was used by soldiers in the Boer War and WW1. (2)

The GIS polygon associated with this record does not represent the full extent or curtilage of the listed building but merely defines the outline of the building. For further information on the extent of the listed building please contact Dover District Council.

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

<2> Barry Smith and Paul Skelton, 2017, Dover Kent Archives - Public Houses - The Alma. (Website). SKE32318.