The Rotunda at Maidstone Prison
THE ROTUNDA AT MAIDSTONE PRISON, BOXLEY ROAD
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Overview
- Heritage Category:
- Listed Building
- Grade:
- II
- List Entry Number:
- 1273893
- Date first listed:
- 26-Jul-1973
- List Entry Name:
- The Rotunda at Maidstone Prison
- Statutory Address:
- THE ROTUNDA AT MAIDSTONE PRISON, BOXLEY ROAD
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- Heritage Category:
- Listed Building
- Grade:
- II
- List Entry Number:
- 1273893
- Date first listed:
- 26-Jul-1973
- List Entry Name:
- The Rotunda at Maidstone Prison
- Statutory Address 1:
- THE ROTUNDA AT MAIDSTONE PRISON, BOXLEY 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:
- THE ROTUNDA AT MAIDSTONE PRISON, BOXLEY ROAD
The building or site itself may lie within the boundary of more than one authority.
- County:
- Kent
- District:
- Maidstone (District Authority)
- Parish:
- Non Civil Parish
- National Grid Reference:
- TQ 76126 56279
Details
BOXLEY ROAD 1. 5278 (South-East Side) The Rotunda at Maidstone Prison TQ 7656 SW 5/179C 26.7.73. II GV 2. Built between 1809 and 1811 by Daniel Alexander. This is the only remaining Turnkey's House, of 4. Originally the building was attached to buildings on all 4 sides for reasons of security. It is now all one floor with basement but appears originally to have been 3 storeys and basement. Built of Kentish ragstone. Slate roof with wide moulded eaves cornice. Stringcourse from 1st floor to ground floor. Circular in shape but the 2 lover floors splay out on all 4 aides and were originally attached to other buildings. The 2nd floor windows are blank sashes. The 1st floot has 2 round-headed windows on each elevation. The ground floor has fixed windows set in segmental openings with cast iron columns. Attached to Theatre block on ground floor. Domed interior.
All the listed buildings at Maidstone Prison form a group.
Listing NGR: TQ7612656279
Legacy
The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system.
- Legacy System number:
- 173251
- 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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