Listed Building record TQ 75 NE 636 - THE MAIDSTONE CLUB

Summary

Grade II listed building. An early 17th century house, originally called Broughton House. It was the home of Andrew Broughton (1603-1688) Clerk of the High Court and regicide who read out the death sentence on Charles I. It was converted into two houses in the 18th century. It forms a centre and 2 projecting wings. 3 storeys and basement refronted in pebbledash except for the ground floor which is stuccoed. The roof is tiled. Now in use as a club.

Location

Grid reference TQ 7593 5583 (point)
Map sheet TQ75NE
County KENT
District MAIDSTONE, KENT
Civil Parish MAIDSTONE, MAIDSTONE, KENT

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Type and Period (1)

Full Description

The following text is from the original listed building designation:
EARL STREET 1. 5278 (South Side) No 31 (The Maidstone Club) No 33 TQ 7555 NE 1/198 30.7.51. II
2. An early C17 house, originally called Broughton House. It was the home of Andrew Broughton (1603-1688) Clerk of the High Court and regicide who read out the death sentence on Charles I. It was converted into 2 in the C18. It forms a centre and 2 projecting wings. 3 storeys and basement refronted in pebbledash except for the ground floor which is stuccoed. Tiled roof. Cornice and parapet. Long and short quoins to the wings. 4 sashes with glazing bars intact. The wings each have a bay window on all floors. Doorcases with pilasters, a joint flat hood over, rectangular fanlights and doors of 6 moulded panels.
Listing NGR: TQ7592955838 (1)

Historic England archive material: BF087438 THE MAIDSTONE CLUB, 31 EARL STREET


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

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  • <1>XY Map: English Heritage. List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest. [Mapped feature: #28871 Listed Building, ]

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Record last edited

Mar 15 2024 4:24PM