Listed Building record TQ 53 NE 188 - THE BATH HOUSE

Summary

Grade II listed building. Main construction periods 1800 to 1832

Location

Grid reference TQ 5814 3879 (point)
Map sheet TQ53NE
District TUNBRIDGE WELLS, KENT
Civil Parish ROYAL TUNBRIDGE WELLS, TUNBRIDGE WELLS, KENT

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Full Description

The following text is from the original listed building designation:
The following buildings shall be added to the list TUNBRIDGE WELLS THE PANTILES TQ 5838 NW 1/337 No6 The Bath House GV II Bath house over chalybeate spring and Dippers Hall. Erected in early 19th century over foundations over cold bath of c.1702. 2 sets of stone steps lead to iron and glass covers over chalybeate spring. Central raised pairing between the 2 covers with elaborate cast iron railings. Above is a colonnade of 10 cast iron fluted columns with plumed capitals and base supporting a stuccoed cornice with frieze bearing the legend "The chalybeate spring discovered c.1606". To the rear is a one storey Dippers Hall with marginal glazed door and sidelights.
Listing NGR: TQ5816138738


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

Jul 2 2015 9:38AM