Building record TQ 77 NE 1105 - Fenn Bell Inn or Fenn Bell Public House or Bell Inn, Fenn Street, St Mary Hoo Parish

Summary

This feature is recorded in the English Heritage Historic Area Assessment of St Mary Hoo Parish. This feature comprises the Fenn Bell Inn or Bell Inn, in the hamlet of Fenn Street, St Mary Hoo Parish. In existence by the 17th century.

Location

Grid reference TQ 7999 7570 (point)
Map sheet TQ77NE
County KENT
Civil Parish ST MARY HOO, MEDWAY, KENT
Unitary Authority MEDWAY

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Full Description

This feature is recorded in the English Heritage Historic Area Assessment of St Mary Hoo Parish. The report states: "This hamlet [Fenn Street] situated at the western edge of the parish, included a number of cottages seemingly built on waste ground beside the road, and a public house, the Fenn Bell or Bell Inn. This was in existence by the 17th century and its name was said to derive from one of the bells used to guide travellers across the marshes in poor weather…The Fenn Bell Public House is the product of several phases of construction from the 18th century onwards, although the building may contain earlier fabric. During the 1880s the landlord was memorably named Time of Day. The building also retains a 19th century barn and stable… One building of considerable interest is the Fenn Bell Public House" (1)


<1> historic england, 2014, Hoo Peninsula Outline Historic Area Assessment: St Mary Hoo Parish. Research Report 2014-52 (Bibliographic reference). SKE31593.

Sources/Archives (1)

  • <1> Bibliographic reference: historic england. 2014. Hoo Peninsula Outline Historic Area Assessment: St Mary Hoo Parish. Research Report 2014-52.

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Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

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Related Events/Activities (1)

  • Non-Intrusive Event: Hoo Peninsula Outline Historic Area Assessment: St Mary Hoo Parish. Research Report 2014-52 (Ref: Research Report Series 2014-52) (EKE15028)

Record last edited

Jun 16 2016 2:34PM