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Listed Building record TQ 45 SW 186 - QUEBEC HOUSE
Summary
Grade I listed building. Main construction periods 1501 to 1975 Quebec House was the childhood home of General James Wolfe, who led the British against the French forces at the Battle of Quebec in 1759. The house was originally constructed in the 16th century and was extended in the 17th century. Most of the present exterior is 17th century. It contains a unique collection of Georgian memorabilia and an exhibition on the Battle of Quebec. It was acquired by Mr J B Learmong (sic) of Montreal and presented to the National Trust in 1917.
Location
| Grid reference | TQ 44921 54053 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TQ45SW |
| County | KENT |
| Civil Parish | WESTERHAM, SEVENOAKS, KENT |
| District | SEVENOAKS, KENT |
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
English Heritage, List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest (Map). SKE16160.
<1> OS 1:2500 1971 (OS Card Reference). SKE48213.
<2> DOE(HHR) Dist of Sevenoaks R.D. Kent Jan 1975 380 (OS Card Reference). SKE41017.
<3> Nat Trust Guide, Quebec House Westerham undated 6 1971 (OS Card Reference). SKE47513.
<4> Bldgs of Eng W Kent and the Weald 1980 596 (J Newman) (OS Card Reference). SKE38023.
<5> Nat Trust Guide 1977 175 illus (R Fedden and J Joekes) (OS Card Reference). SKE47510.
<6> Quebec House permanent advisory committee Wolfe portraiture and genealogy 1959 (OS Card Reference). SKE48906.
<7> Vernacular Architecture Group, ADS Dendrochronology Database, Vol. 41, Pg. 84 (Website). SKE17391.
Sources/Archives (8)
- ---XY SKE16160 Map: English Heritage. List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest. [Mapped feature: #31037 Building, ]
- <1> SKE48213 OS Card Reference: OS 1:2500 1971.
- <2> SKE41017 OS Card Reference: DOE(HHR) Dist of Sevenoaks R.D. Kent Jan 1975 380.
- <3> SKE47513 OS Card Reference: Nat Trust Guide, Quebec House Westerham undated 6 1971.
- <4> SKE38023 OS Card Reference: Bldgs of Eng W Kent and the Weald 1980 596 (J Newman).
- <5> SKE47510 OS Card Reference: Nat Trust Guide 1977 175 illus (R Fedden and J Joekes).
- <6> SKE48906 OS Card Reference: Quebec House permanent advisory committee Wolfe portraiture and genealogy 1959.
- <7> SKE17391 Website: Vernacular Architecture Group. ADS Dendrochronology Database. Vol. 41, Pg. 84.
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Related Events/Activities (1)
- Intrusive Event: Dendrochronology dating of the staircase of Quebec House, Westerham (EKE11818)
Record last edited
Mar 3 2021 3:41PM