Farmstead record MKE84109 - Former site of Manor House Farm, Swanscombe

Summary

A regular multiyard farmstead is visible in this location on the Historic OS maps of the area. Appears to be associated with Swanscombe Manor located just to the east. Much of the farmstead has been lost with only the oast remaining on its northern side which is now used as a day centre. (location accurate to the nearest 10m based on available informaiton)

Location

Grid reference Centred TQ 6044 7392 (91m by 81m)
Map sheet TQ67SW
County KENT
District DARTFORD, KENT
Civil Parish SWANSCOMBE AND GREENHITHE, DARTFORD, KENT

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Type and Period (1)

Full Description

A regular multiyard farmstead is visible in this location on the Historic OS maps of the area. Appears to be associated with Swanscombe Manor located just to the east. Much of the farmstead has been lost with only the oast remaining on its northern side which is now used as a day centre. (1-4)

Type: Regular courtyard multi-yard Farmhouse: Farmhouse detached in central position. Position: Located within a village Survivial: Altered - significant loss of original form (more than 50%)
Notes: Only Oast survives
(5-6)

Additoinal reference (7)

Historic England archive material: BF031828 MANOR FARM, SWANSCOMBE AND GREENHITHE


<1> Ordnance Survey, 1862-1875, Ordnance Survey 1:2500 1st Edition : 1862-1875 (Map). SWX11831.

<2> Ordnance Survey, 1893-7, Ordnance Survey 1:2500 2nd edition : 1893-1898 (Map). SWX11832.

<3> Ordnance Survey, 1905-10, Ordnance Survey 1:2500 3rd edition: 1901-1912 (Map). SWX11833.

<4> Ordnance Survey, 1928-1947, Ordnance Survey 1:2500 4th edition 1928-1947 (Map). SKE12644.

<5> Forum Heritage Services, 2012, Kent Farmsteads & Landscape Project (Unpublished document). SKE18075.

<6> English Heritage, 2009, Historic Farmsteads: A Manual for Mapping (Unpublished document). SKE18076.

<7> 1963, Monuments Threatened or Destroyed: a select list RCHM 19656-62 44 (OS Card Reference). SKE55704.

Sources/Archives (7)

  • <1> Map: Ordnance Survey. 1862-1875. Ordnance Survey 1:2500 1st Edition : 1862-1875. 1:2500.
  • <2> Map: Ordnance Survey. 1893-7. Ordnance Survey 1:2500 2nd edition : 1893-1898. 1:2500.
  • <3> Map: Ordnance Survey. 1905-10. Ordnance Survey 1:2500 3rd edition: 1901-1912. 1:2500.
  • <4> Map: Ordnance Survey. 1928-1947. Ordnance Survey 1:2500 4th edition 1928-1947.
  • <5> Unpublished document: Forum Heritage Services. 2012. Kent Farmsteads & Landscape Project.
  • <6> Unpublished document: English Heritage. 2009. Historic Farmsteads: A Manual for Mapping.
  • <7> OS Card Reference: 1963. Monuments Threatened or Destroyed: a select list RCHM 19656-62 44.

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Record last edited

Dec 7 2023 5:03PM