Listed Building record TR 23 NW 402 - HOTEL AMBASSADOR

Summary

Grade II listed building. Main construction periods 1833 to 1975

Location

Grid reference TR 2245 3559 (point)
Map sheet TR23NW
Civil Parish FOLKESTONE, SHEPWAY, KENT
District FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE, KENT

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Full Description

The following text is from the original listed building designation:
1. 5281 The LEAS FOLKESTONE Nos 22 to 24 (consec) (Hotel Ambassador) No 25 (Southcliff) No 26 TR 2235 NW 5/198 27.11.74. II GV 2. A Mid C19 terrace. 4 storeys attics and basement stuccoed. Slate roof with 11 pedimented dormers, one of which is 3 light. Moulded dentilled eaves cornice. Mainly sash windows (11) with verticals only. Southcliff has a 3-light canted bay through all floors. Stringcourses between floors. 2nd floor windows have curved pediments above and moulded architraves. 1st floor cast iron balcony and Southciiff retains its tent-shaped canopy and verandah, 1 left side Tuscan portico and double Tuscan portico. All the ground floors have rusticated 3-light canted bays, but the Hotel Ambassador has had its doorcase removed and a modern glazed porch inserted.
Nos 16 to 19 (consec) form a group with Nos 22 to 26 (consec), (Nos 16 and 17 being buildings of local interest).
Listing NGR: TR2245635598


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

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Record last edited

Feb 19 2008 12:26PM