Listed Building record TQ 84 NW 213 - FORMER ALMSHOUSES, NOW PART OF SUTTON VALENCE SCHOOL
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Location
| Grid reference | TQ 8126 4921 (point) | 
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TQ84NW | 
| District | MAIDSTONE, KENT | 
| Civil Parish | SUTTON VALENCE, MAIDSTONE, KENT | 
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The following text is from the original listed building designation:
SUTTON VALENCE              HIGH STREET TQ 8049-8149                                                  (north side) 7/138                                            Former                                                  Almshouses, now 20.10.52                                         part of                                                  Sutton Valence                                                  School                                                  II
Row of 6 almshouses, now part of school.  Founded 1574 by William Lambe, restored after fire 1909-1910.  Small blocks of coursed stone, with plain tile roof.  One storey and attic on moulded plinth.  Moulded wooden eaves cornice.  6 hipped dormers Regular 6-window front of 2-light chamfered stone mullion windows with 4-centred arched lights, one window flanking each pair of doors with interval between each group.  Six chamfered 4-centred arched stone doorways in pairs; 2 towards each end and 2 to centre.  Ribbed doors.  Coat of arms with achievements set towards centre.  Interiors not inspected.
Listing NGR: TQ8126749218
English Heritage, List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest (Map). SKE16160.
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- --- SKE16160 Map: English Heritage. List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest.
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Record last edited
Feb 19 2008 12:26PM