Listed Building record TQ 63 NE 40 - THE BASTION

Summary

Grade II listed building. Main construction periods 1820 to 1860

Location

Grid reference TQ 6878 3533 (point)
Map sheet TQ63NE
District TUNBRIDGE WELLS, KENT
Civil Parish LAMBERHURST, TUNBRIDGE WELLS, KENT

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Full Description

The following text is from the original listed building designation:
LAMBERHURST SCOTNEY TQ 63 NE 3/228 The Bastion GV II
Bastion or viewing point. Circa 1840. Sandstone blocks with ashlar dressings. A D- shaped viewing point with balustrade, farming a link between the garden terrace of Scotney Castle and the landscaped garden below containing the old castle; the gardens were conceived by and laid cut for Edward Hussey with advice from William Sawrey Gilpin, who also suggested siting the new house in its present position.
Listing NGR: TQ6873635366


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

Feb 19 2008 12:26PM