Farmstead record TQ 86 NW 222 - Eastcourt Farm (East Court Farm)

Summary

A loose courtyard plan farmstead with buildings to two sides of the yard. Timber-framed aisled hall built circa 1300, with 15th century jettied crosswing incorporated in a hall dated 1621. Further alterations were made in the 18th and 19th centuries.

Location

Grid reference TQ 8011 6840 (point)
Map sheet TQ86NW
County KENT
Civil Parish GILLINGHAM, MEDWAY, KENT
Unitary Authority MEDWAY

Map

Type and Period (1)

Full Description

Type: Loose courtyard with working agricultural buildings on one side and with additional detached elements to the main plan
Farmhouse: Farmhouse detached in central position
Position: Isolated position
Survivial: Altered - significant loss of original form (more than 50%)
(1-2)


<1> Forum Heritage Services, 2012, Kent Farmsteads & Landscape Project (Unpublished document). SKE18075.

<2> English Heritage, 2009, Historic Farmsteads: A Manual for Mapping (Unpublished document). SKE18076.

Sources/Archives (2)

  • <1>XY Unpublished document: Forum Heritage Services. 2012. Kent Farmsteads & Landscape Project. [Mapped feature: #70491 farmstead, ]
  • <2> Unpublished document: English Heritage. 2009. Historic Farmsteads: A Manual for Mapping.

Finds (0)

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

Related Monuments/Buildings (0)

Related Events/Activities (1)

  • Non-Intrusive Event: Investigation by RCHME/EH Architectural Survey (EKE19937)

Record last edited

Apr 26 2024 4:02PM