Listed Building record TR 36 NW 1058 - Quex House, Museum and Gardens

Summary

Quex Museum, House and Gardens are located near Margate. The site was the stately home of the Powell-Cotton family. The core of the house was built in 1808 and is now grade II listed. Two wings were added in 1883. The museum opened in the late 19th century to house a number of artefacts collected by the family during excursions to Africa. There are a number of archaeological and ethnographic collections including African and Asian animal displays, tribal artefacts, weapons, cannons and Chinese porcelain. The house was built in the early 19th century and the gardens were completed in the Victorian period.

Location

Grid reference TR 3087 6829 (point)
Map sheet TR36NW
County KENT
District THANET, KENT
Civil Parish BIRCHINGTON, THANET, KENT

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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

Dec 1 2016 12:39PM