Listed Building record TQ 54 SW 111 - BULLPITS

Summary

Grade II listed building. Main construction periods 1400 to 1499 A four-bay, two-storey, timber-framed, hall house of late 15th century date. A floor was inserted in the late 16th century. There is a modern extension to the rear.

Location

Grid reference TQ 5223 4246 (point)
Map sheet TQ54SW
County KENT
Civil Parish PENSHURST, SEVENOAKS, KENT
District SEVENOAKS, KENT

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Full Description

The following text is from the original listed building designation:
1. 5280 PENSHURST SMARTS HILL (East Side)
Bullpits TQ 54 SW 54/863
II
2. Small hall house, probably C15 with later recasing. Entrance front 2 storeys and attic, 2 windows. Hall part is at right, end on. Pent dormer under gablet of old, long-hipped roof. Tile hung 1st floor. Brick ground floor. C19 one-bar and modern leaded casements. Modern gabled porch, 1-storey left extension. Right return shows length of hall. Ridge chimney stack. 3 windows, irregular, on ground floor, brick faced. 1st floor rendered and blank. Modern square bay at right. At back of house a little exposed framing can be seen. Inside much visible timber. Heavy, arched tie beams with long braces; and carved crown post complete. Inglenook fireplace.
Listing NGR: TQ5223142469 (1)

Historic England archive material: BF095212 BULLPITS, SMARTS HILL, PENSHURST


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

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  • <1> Map: English Heritage. List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest.

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May 7 2025 11:49AM