List entry Summary
This building is listed under the Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990 as amended for its special architectural or historic interest.
Name: THE LOCK-UP OR MORTUARY
List entry Number: 1186182
Location
THE LOCK-UP OR MORTUARY, FAVERSHAM ROAD
The building may lie within the boundary of more than one authority.
| County |
District |
District Type |
Parish |
| Kent | Maidstone | District Authority | Lenham |
National Park: Not applicable to this List entry.
Grade: II
Date first listed: 20-Oct-1952
Date of most recent amendment: Not applicable to this List entry.
Legacy System Information
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Legacy System: LBS
UID: 173888
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List entry Description
Summary of Building
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Reasons for Designation
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History
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Details
LENHAM FAVERSHAM ROAD
TQ 8952 (west side)
10/153 The Lock-Up or
Mortuary
20.10.52.
GV II
Mortuary, later used as Lock-up, now store. Early C18. Coursed
stone with plain tile roof. At right-angles to road, with stone north
side wall continued as rear ground-floor wall of north row
of Douglas Almshouses. Single storey on moulded plinth, top of
which is now at ground level. Projecting stone band circa 3'6" from
ground. Wall canted out slightly between band and plinth. Tall
recessed door to street, with semi-circular stone head springing
from fluted impost bands. Outer arch of heavy, projecting,
rusticated stone voussoirs with large keystones breaking into
base of pediment. Triangular pediment with projecting stone
coping surmounted by squat stone cross. Wooden double doors
to left end of left side elevation. Associated with an early C18
workhouse on the site, since demolished. Scheduled Ancient Monument.
Listing NGR: TQ8986452239
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National Grid Reference: TQ 89864 52239
Map
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