Building record TQ 84 SE 246 - Re-erected 2 Boys Hall Road

Summary

2 Boys Hall Road was dismantled ahead of the construction of the Channel Tunnel Rail link. The building was re-erected on this site between 1999 and 2003.

Location

Grid reference TQ 89982 42445 (point)
Map sheet TQ84SE
County KENT
District ASHFORD, KENT
Civil Parish SMARDEN, ASHFORD, KENT

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Type and Period (1)

Full Description

2 Boys Hall Road was dismantled ahead of the construction of the Channel Tunnel Rail link. The building was re-erected on this site between 1999 and 2003.

The following text is from the original listed building designation that applied to its original site:
1. 5344 BOYS HALL ROAD (North Side) Willesborough No 2 TR 04 SW 3/157 II 2. C18. 2 storeys. Ground floor stuccoed. 1st floor tile hung. Steeply pitched tiled roof with 2 hipped dormers. Casement windows.
Listing NGR: TR0290641336
(1)

The footprint and curtilage of the building was investigated by Oxford Archaeology Unit in 1999 following its dismanting. The building proved to be much older than originally thought, being constructed in the early 16th century. This consisted of a two-bay cottage around a central chimney stack, with jettied front. This building seems to have made use of reused timbers. The presence of only two bays (rather than three) is unusual. The building was modified in the late 16th century, with some walls being replaced. An extention to the rear of the property was added in the mid 18th century, and a fireplace was added in the back room in the late 18th century. Further small alterations to the floors were made in the 19th century. An extention was added to the north-east corner sometime in the 20th century. (2)


<1> English Heritage, List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest (Map). SKE16160.

<2> Oxford Archaeological Unit, 2002, 2 Boys Hall Road, Willesborough, Kent: Environmental Statement Route Window 32
2 Boys Hall Road, Willesborough, Kent: Environmental Statement Route Window 32
(Unpublished document). SKE16770.

Sources/Archives (2)

  • <1> Map: English Heritage. List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest.
  • <2> Unpublished document: Oxford Archaeological Unit. 2002. 2 Boys Hall Road, Willesborough, Kent: Environmental Statement Route Window 32 2 Boys Hall Road, Willesborough, Kent: Environmental Statement Route Window 32.

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Record last edited

May 20 2024 4:28PM