Building record TQ 96 SW 262 - Sittingbourne Magistrates’ Court

Summary

Sittingbourne Magistrates’ Court was built in 1856 and was designed by an architect unknown at the time of this record’s construction. The exterior of the building consists of one and two storeys and is made up of brick and features a pitched roof covered in slate. The main front of the building consists of two, two storey, two bay structures which are connected at the rear by a two storey rectangular range. The interior of the building features an enquiries desk and a public waiting area in the main public entrance. There are two courtrooms; Court One is located in the building behind the main front and Court Two is located on the first floor of the block behind. The floor area of the building covers 186.65sq/m (612.38sq/ft).As of 2012 it is understood that this building is being considered for disposal.

Location

Grid reference TQ 9040 6368 (point)
Map sheet TQ96SW
Civil Parish SITTINGBOURNE, SWALE, KENT
County KENT
District SWALE, KENT

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Full Description

<1> English Heritage, 2012, English Heritage (Listing) Advice Report for Sittingbourne Court House and Police Station (Unpublished document). SKE17659.

Sources/Archives (1)

  • <1> Unpublished document: English Heritage. 2012. English Heritage (Listing) Advice Report for Sittingbourne Court House and Police Station.

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  • None recorded

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Record last edited

Jan 21 2025 3:44PM