Monument record TQ 87 NW 1078 - Nags Head public house, Stoke Parish

Summary

Nags Head public house mentioned in English Heritage Historic Area Assessment for Stoke Parish. Mentioned as providing accommodation in 1732. The current early to mid 19th century building replaces an older pub, probably in existence by the 17th century if not earlier.

Location

Grid reference TQ 8315 7593 (point)
Map sheet TQ87NW
County KENT
Civil Parish STOKE, MEDWAY, KENT
Unitary Authority MEDWAY

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Full Description

Nags Head public house mentioned in English Heritage Historic Area Assessment for Stoke Parish, part of the wider Hoo Peninsula study. Two public houses were established in Osterland/Lower Stoke to provide accommodation and stabling, including the Nags Head, visited by William Hogarth and his companions on his peregrinations in 1732. The Nags Head is now an early to mid-19th century building with a detached stable block, replacing an earlier building probably in existence by the 17th century if not earlier.(1)


<1> historic england, 2014, Hoo Peninsula Outline Historic Area Assessment: Stoke Parish. Research Report 12-2014 (Bibliographic reference). SKE31597.

Sources/Archives (1)

  • <1> Bibliographic reference: historic england. 2014. Hoo Peninsula Outline Historic Area Assessment: Stoke Parish. Research Report 12-2014.

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Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

Related Monuments/Buildings (0)

Related Events/Activities (1)

  • Non-Intrusive Event: Hoo Peninsula Outline Historic Area Assessment: Stoke Parish. Research Report 12-2014. (Ref: Research Report Series 12-2014) (EKE15030)

Record last edited

May 4 2016 1:41PM