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Building record TQ 64 SW 35 - The Lodge, Pembury Hospital and former workhouse
Summary
The Lodge is one of a pair that were built between 1894 and 1898 toprovide a grand entrance to the Tonbridge Union Workhouse. The second lodge was removed by 1938. A telephone exchange was added to The Lodge in the early 20th century and the building still houses the hospital telephone exchange.
Location
| Grid reference | TQ 61421 41237 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TQ64SW |
| County | KENT |
| District | TUNBRIDGE WELLS, KENT |
| Civil Parish | PEMBURY, TUNBRIDGE WELLS, KENT |
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Type and Period (1)
Full Description
The Front Lodge was completed by 1898 and built with Gothic influences. It had a series of extensions over time but the front façade and veranda survive. A matching Lodge on the other side of Tonbridge Road was demolished by 1938 possibly during widening of the road (1)
<1> Gifford and Partners, 2008, Pembury Hospital Near Tunbridge Wells, Kent: front range of the workhouse and 19th century buildings of the lower site: buildings recording and assessment (Unpublished document). SKE13589.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SKE13589 Unpublished document: Gifford and Partners. 2008. Pembury Hospital Near Tunbridge Wells, Kent: front range of the workhouse and 19th century buildings of the lower site: buildings recording and assessment.
Finds (0)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
- Event - Survey: Building survey at the workhouse and 19th century buildings, 2008 (Ref: Rep: 14127/AC/R01) (EKE9863)
Record last edited
Oct 31 2008 10:43AM