Listed Building record TQ 56 SW 184 - ROW OF ALMSHOUSES AT CORNER OF CHURCH STREET

Summary

Grade II listed building. Main construction periods 1473 to 1975

Location

Grid reference TQ 5182 6159 (point)
Map sheet TQ56SW
Civil Parish SHOREHAM, SEVENOAKS, KENT
District SEVENOAKS, KENT

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Full Description

The following text is from the original listed building designation:
1. 5280 SHOREHAM SHOREHAM Filston oe (East Side)
Row of Almshouses at corner of Church Street TQ 5161 30/1183
II
2. The original charity in connection with these almshouses dates from 1473, but the present row of 3 small almshouses are probably C16 although recently very much restored. Tile almshouses consist of 3 cottages of 1 storey with ridge tile roof, eaves and gutter. Red brick elevation with plinth. 2 small end stacks. 3 lattice casements in oak frames with mullions and transoms and triangular eadpieces. 3 vertically panelled oak doors in wide frames with carved Tudor eadpieces. Small wooden plaque in centre with ate and inscription referring to recent restoration.
Listing NGR: TQ5182361595


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

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  • --- Map: English Heritage. List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest.

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Record last edited

Feb 19 2008 12:26PM