Howletts (Howletts Zoo Park)
HOWLETTS (HOWLETTS ZOO PARK), BEKESBOURNE LANE
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Overview
- Heritage Category:
- Listed Building
- Grade:
- II*
- List Entry Number:
- 1336480
- Date first listed:
- 30-Jan-1967
- List Entry Name:
- Howletts (Howletts Zoo Park)
- Statutory Address:
- HOWLETTS (HOWLETTS ZOO PARK), BEKESBOURNE LANE
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- Date:
- 2002-06-10
- Reference:
- IOE01/06429/33
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- Heritage Category:
- Listed Building
- Grade:
- II*
- List Entry Number:
- 1336480
- Date first listed:
- 30-Jan-1967
- Date of most recent amendment:
- 14-Mar-1980
- List Entry Name:
- Howletts (Howletts Zoo Park)
- Statutory Address 1:
- HOWLETTS (HOWLETTS ZOO PARK), BEKESBOURNE LANE
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:
- HOWLETTS (HOWLETTS ZOO PARK), BEKESBOURNE LANE
The building or site itself may lie within the boundary of more than one authority.
- County:
- Kent
- District:
- Canterbury (District Authority)
- Parish:
- Bekesbourne-with-Patrixbourne
- National Grid Reference:
- TR 19623 56736
Details
1. 5273 BEKESBOURNE BEKESBOURNE LANE
Howletts (Howletts Zoo Park) (formerly listed as Howletts under Littlebourne Road) TR 15 NE 9/113 30.1.67
II* GV
2. Built by Isaac Baugh in 1787 and originally called Owletts. Two storeys attics and basement faced with Roman cement now colourwashed. Hipped slate roof. The entrance front faces south-east. In the centre is a projection of 3 windows like a portico approached by 10 wide steps and consisting of 4 circular ionic columns with 4 pilasters and a cornice and pediment over. On each side of it is a wing of one window on a high base of cellars with long and short quoins on the outer sides and a cornice and blocking course over. All the windows are in moulded architrave surrounds with glazing bars intact. Round-headed doorcase with traceried fanlight. The south-west front has 5 windows, 3 dormers and a curved staircase flashed by 2 pillars with eagles. The north-west front has a central bay of 3 windows on all floors and the north-east elevation has a stone balustrade with 2 lions.
Listing NGR: TR1962556733
Legacy
The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system.
- Legacy System number:
- 170964
- 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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