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Monument Number 415587

Hob Uid: 415587
Location :
Kent
Tonbridge and Malling
Aylesford
Grid Ref : TQ7237058890
Summary : Curia gatehouse. Late in the 15th century a wing was built from the west front of the friary church to provide a gatehouse to the curia or outer court. The lodgings over the gate passage remain, with several contemporary fireplaces, but the passage is blocked by walling. The building is now used for offices. In excellent condition, much restored with many modern featues, but retains some original features too.
More information : [TQ 72375889] Late in the 15th c. a wing was built from the west front of the friary church to provide a gatehouse to the curia or outer court. The lodgings over the gate passage remain, with several contemporary fireplaces, but the passage is blocked by walling. (1)

Description by Authy 1 is correct. The building is now used for offices. In excellent condition, much restored with many modern featues, but retains some original features too.
GP AO/59/8/1 from SW. (2)

Checked and correct. (3)

Blocked 15th century gateway into the Curia at "The Friars". (4)
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Vol(s) : 63, 1950
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Monument Types:
Monument Period Name : Medieval
Display Date : Late C15
Monument End Date : 1499
Monument Start Date : 1400
Monument Type : Gatehouse
Evidence : Extant Building
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Related Records from other datasets:
External Cross Reference Source : Listed Building List Entry Legacy Uid
External Cross Reference Number : 179202
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External Cross Reference Source : National Monuments Record Number
External Cross Reference Number : TQ 75 NW 91
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Associated Activities :
Activity type : FIELD OBSERVATION (VISUAL ASSESSMENT)
Start Date : 1959-05-20
End Date : 1959-05-20
Associated Activities :
Activity type : FIELD OBSERVATION (VISUAL ASSESSMENT)
Start Date : 1964-03-03
End Date : 1964-03-03