The Court House, Upper Deal is a small brick dwelling with a central chimney stack of late C16th date. It was formerly the steward's house of the manor of Deal Prebend. At a later date it was enlarged by the addition of a second storey and a lean-to kitchen was built on the back. In 1721 the house was in occupation as the Parish Poor House. It has been modernised internally in recent times. (1) Rectory Road (W side). No 14 (Court House). Grade II. (TR 3621 5183 - sited from OS 1:1250, 1986). Mid C19. 3 storeys rendered. Hipped slateroof. 3 sashes with glazing bars intact and cemented cills. Cement string course above ground floor. Central doorcase with plain pilasters, entablature and 4 panelled door. Left side elevation of brick has 1st floor 3 light canted bay. (2)

<1> Arch Cant 63 1950 148 (WPD Stebbing) (OS Card Reference). SKE35355.

<2> DOE(HHR)Boro of Deal Feb 1974 112 (OS Card Reference). SKE41231.