Kingsgate Castle
KINGSGATE CASTLE, KINGSGATE BAY ROAD
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Overview
- Heritage Category:
- Listed Building
- Grade:
- II
- List Entry Number:
- 1239636
- Date first listed:
- 20-Sept-1974
- List Entry Name:
- Kingsgate Castle
- Statutory Address:
- KINGSGATE CASTLE, KINGSGATE BAY ROAD
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- Heritage Category:
- Listed Building
- Grade:
- II
- List Entry Number:
- 1239636
- Date first listed:
- 20-Sept-1974
- List Entry Name:
- Kingsgate Castle
- Statutory Address 1:
- KINGSGATE CASTLE, KINGSGATE BAY ROAD
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:
- KINGSGATE CASTLE, KINGSGATE BAY ROAD
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 39693 70536
Details
KINGSGATE BAY ROAD 1. 5283 BROADSTAIRS Kingsgate Castle TR 37 SE 6/118 II
2. circa 1760 Lord Holland built a copy of a Welsh Edwardian castle to house his stables. This soon fell into ruin and the large round tower is all that remains of the original building. In the late C19 it was rebuilt by Lord Avebury. Quadrangular in shape. 2 to 3 storeys flint faced with stone long and short quoins and window dressings. Crenellated parapet. Windows are 3 light mullions.
Listing NGR: TR3969070537
Legacy
The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system.
- Legacy System number:
- 417608
- 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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