Listed Building record TQ 55 NE 98 - OLD SEAL HOUSE INCLUDING HOUSE OF SEAL HAIRDRESSERS

Summary

Grade II listed building. Also known as Old Seal House. Built in the 16th century or earlier. It has a restored framed structure of two storeys with the upper oversailing a the corner and supported on joists. The ground floor has ornamental brickwork set in morter and the first has exposed framing with plaster infill. The roof is tiled. At the time of the survey it was noted that there had been recent restoration work.

Location

Grid reference TQ 5505 5672 (point)
Map sheet TQ55NE
County KENT
Civil Parish SEAL, SEVENOAKS, KENT
District SEVENOAKS, KENT

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Type and Period (1)

Full Description

The following text is from the original listed building designation:
1. 5280 SEAL SEAL High Street (North Side)
No 37 (Old Seal House) including House of Seal Hairdressers (Formerly listed as Premises at East Corner of Church Street & High Street) TQ 5556 NW 28/1006 10.9.54
II GV
2. West return goes around corner into Park Lane. C16 or earlier. Restored framed structure of 2 storeys with 1st floor oversailing at corner and supported on exposed joists.
Ground floor. Ornamental brickwork set in mortar to give old appearance. First floor Exposed framing with vertical 1/2 timbering and plaster infilling. Eaves and gutter. Tiled roof. Modern period lattice fenestration. Oak panelling doors with glazing set in pointed "Gothic" panels. The whole building has re- cently been very much "restored".
No 37 (Old Seal House) and Nos 39 to 45 (odd) form a group.
In the first line of notes for "Park Lane" read "Church Street."
1. 5280 SEAL SEAL High Street (North Side)
No 37 (Old Seal House) including House of Seal Hairdressers (Formerly listed as Premises at East Corner of Church Street & High Street) TQ 5556 NW 28/1006 10.9.54.
II GV
2. West return goes around corner into Park Lane. C16 or earlier. Restored framed structure of 2 storeys with 1st floor oversailing at corner and supported on exposed joists. Ground floor. Ornamental brickwork set in mortar to give old appearance. First floor. Exposed framing with vertical 1/2 timbering and plaster infilling. Eaves and gutter. Tiled roof. Modern period lattice fenestration. Oak panelling doors with glazing set in pointed "Gothic" panels. The whole building has recently been very much "restored."
No 37 (Old Seal House) and Nos 39 to 45 (odd) form a group.
Listing NGR: TQ5506556729 (1)

Historic england archive material: BF099592 OLD SEAL HOUSE AND 37 HIGH STREET, SEAL


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

Sources/Archives (1)

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

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Related Events/Activities (1)

  • Non-Intrusive Event: Investigation by RCHME/EH Architectural Survey (EKE19937)

Record last edited

Sep 24 2025 3:55PM