Listed Building record TQ 54 NW 61 - OLD WORKHOUSE COTTAGES

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Grade II listed building. Main construction periods 1601 to 1601

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Grid reference TQ 5035 4589 (point)
Map sheet TQ54NW
Civil Parish CHIDDINGSTONE, SEVENOAKS, KENT
District SEVENOAKS, KENT

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The following text is from the original listed building designation:
1. 5280 CHIDDINGSTONE SOMERDEN GREEN (East Side) Nos 1 to 3 (consec) (Old Workhouse Cottages) TQ 5045 7/284
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2. Date 1601 in rendering over doorway seems reasonable. Timber framed range of 2 storeys and attic, 5 windows, restored. High pitched tiled roof with rebuilt stacks at centre and ends. 4 gabled dormers. Tile hung 1st floor with brick filling, partly painted. Coursed freestone foundation. Leaded casements in oak frames. Inside inglenook and visible timbers. Lean-to at back.
Listing NGR: TQ5035045892
Formerly TQ54 NW34

Constructed 1601 as Parish Workhouse, believed to be earlist in country.


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

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Record last edited

Jan 22 2019 2:37PM