Listed Building record TQ 65 SE 168 - LODGE ON WEST SIDE OF DRIVE TO MEREWORTH CASTLE

Summary

Grade II listed building. Main construction periods 1733 to 1766

Location

Grid reference TQ 66925 53652 (point)
Map sheet TQ65SE
District TONBRIDGE AND MALLING, KENT
Civil Parish MEREWORTH, TONBRIDGE AND MALLING, KENT

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Full Description

The following text is from the original listed building designation:
TQ 65 SE MEREWORTH MAIDSTONE ROAD (north side)
2/37 Lodge on west side of drive to Mereworth - Castle
- II
Entrance lodge, now on wrong side of Maidstone Road, which has been moved. Mid C18. Rendered with modillion eaves cornice to slate roof. Gable-end to east with gable-pediment and oculus. 2 storeys, 3 bays, sash windows. 2 bays towards road. Projecting pedimented porch to north. 1-storey pavilion connected to east of lodge by short screen wall. Matches east lodge.
Listing NGR: TQ6686353282

In 2020, a heritage statement was completed in relation to the proposed construction of a packing shed to process the soft fruit from the orchards in the northern section of the gardens, located north of the A26 and near to the orchards and kitchen garden. (2)


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

<2> Heritage Collective, 2020, Heritage Statement, Land at Mereworth Castle Estate Tonbridge Road, Kent, Packing Shed Planning Application (Unpublished document). SKE53664.

Sources/Archives (2)

  • --- Map: English Heritage. List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest.
  • <2> Unpublished document: Heritage Collective. 2020. Heritage Statement, Land at Mereworth Castle Estate Tonbridge Road, Kent, Packing Shed Planning Application.

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Related Events/Activities (1)

  • Non-Intrusive Event: Heritage Statement, Land at Mereworth Castle Estate Tonbridge Road, Kent, Packing Shed Planning Application (Ref: 5716A) (EKE20414)

Record last edited

Feb 9 2024 1:18PM