Listed Building record TQ 55 NW 248 - Former Dorton House (School for the Blind)
Summary
Location
| Grid reference | TQ 5484 5637 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TQ55NW |
| Civil Parish | SEAL, SEVENOAKS, KENT |
| District | SEVENOAKS, KENT |
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Full Description
The following text is from the original listed building designation:
Details
This list entry was subject to a Minor Amendment on 5 January 2026 to update the Name and Address
TQ 55 NW
42/1029
SEAL
SEAL
WILDERNESSE AVENUE
Former Dorton House (School for the Blind)
(Formerly listed as Park Lane (West Side) Dorton House (School for the Blind))
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The original building a mid C18 house of two storeys, two, three and two bays, symmetrical. Ends project slightly. Galletted coursed, squared rubble with ashlar quoins and dressings. Third storey added circa 1800 by George Dance the younger. Low pitched hipped slated roof partly concealed behind balustrade above entablature with modillion cornice. Moulded architraves with triple keystones to later casement windows. Bands resting on the keystones. In late C19 large north additions were made in a similar style externally.
Inside the old house was largely remodelled in a very rich style, leaving little original work behind.
Large Eastern extensions for school purposes not included.
Listing NGR: TQ5484056379
English Heritage, List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest (Map). SKE16160.
Sources/Archives (1)
- --- SKE16160 Map: English Heritage. List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest.
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Record last edited
Feb 5 2026 2:15PM