The Old Curiosity Shop
THE OLD CURIOSITY SHOP, 9, HARBOUR STREET
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Overview
- Heritage Category:
- Listed Building
- Grade:
- II
- List Entry Number:
- 1239494
- Date first listed:
- 25-Sept-1972
- List Entry Name:
- The Old Curiosity Shop
- Statutory Address:
- THE OLD CURIOSITY SHOP, 9, HARBOUR STREET
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- Date:
- 2002-09-02
- Reference:
- IOE01/08256/29
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- Heritage Category:
- Listed Building
- Grade:
- II
- List Entry Number:
- 1239494
- Date first listed:
- 25-Sept-1972
- List Entry Name:
- The Old Curiosity Shop
- Statutory Address 1:
- THE OLD CURIOSITY SHOP, 9, HARBOUR STREET
The scope of legal protection for listed buildings
This List entry helps identify the building designated at this address for its special architectural or historic interest.
Unless the List entry states otherwise, it includes both the structure itself and any object or structure fixed to it (whether inside or outside) as well as any object or structure within the curtilage of the building.
For these purposes, to be included within the curtilage of the building, the object or structure must have formed part of the land since before 1st July 1948.
The scope of legal protection for listed buildings
This List entry helps identify the building designated at this address for its special architectural or historic interest.
Unless the List entry states otherwise, it includes both the structure itself and any object or structure fixed to it (whether inside or outside) as well as any object or structure within the curtilage of the building.
For these purposes, to be included within the curtilage of the building, the object or structure must have formed part of the land since before 1st July 1948.
Location
- Statutory Address:
- THE OLD CURIOSITY SHOP, 9, HARBOUR STREET
The building or site itself may lie within the boundary of more than one authority.
- County:
- Kent
- District:
- Thanet (District Authority)
- Parish:
- Broadstairs and St. Peters
- National Grid Reference:
- TR 39852 67924
Details
HARBOUR STREET 1, 5283 (North East Side) BROADSTAIRS No 9 (The Old Curiosity Shop) TR 3967 NE 1/8C 25.9.72. II
2. Dated 1588 but the facade is C18 and there are modern alterations. The front elevation is 3 storeys stuccoed, the 2nd storey being of painted brick. Slate roof, half-hipped at one end. 1 casement. Simple doorcase. The right side elevation has 1 2nd floor sash with glazing bars intact and a 3-light bay through ground and 1st floors. Forming an L-wing to the right of this is a portion which is now of 3 storeys (the 2nd storey C20 and tile-hung). Lower 2 storeys painted brick with old tiled roof. 1 sash with glazing bars intact and 2 casements. Early C19 doorcase with flat hood, reeded architrave and rosettes. The interior has exposed beams, batten panelling and a well reputed to have harboured smuggled goods. There is a sandstone door lintel from Holy Trinity Church, Margate, incorporated in the rear wall. It bears the inscription "God is my Conscience" beneath the Invicta crest held between two scrolls.
Listing NGR: TR3985267924
Legacy
The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system.
- Legacy System number:
- 417382
- Legacy System:
- LBS
Legal
This building is listed under the Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990 as amended for its special architectural or historic interest.
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