Former Anchor Inn
2 and 2A , Bekesbourne Lane, Littlebourne, Canterbury, CT3 1UY
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Overview
- Heritage Category:
- Listed Building
- Grade:
- II
- List Entry Number:
- 1372889
- Date first listed:
- 29-Sept-1952
- List Entry Name:
- Former Anchor Inn
- Statutory Address:
- 2 and 2A , Bekesbourne Lane, Littlebourne, Canterbury, CT3 1UY
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- Heritage Category:
- Listed Building
- Grade:
- II
- List Entry Number:
- 1372889
- Date first listed:
- 29-Sept-1952
- List Entry Name:
- Former Anchor Inn
- Statutory Address 1:
- 2 and 2A , Bekesbourne Lane, Littlebourne, Canterbury, CT3 1UY
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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:
- 2 and 2A , Bekesbourne Lane, Littlebourne, Canterbury, CT3 1UY
The building or site itself may lie within the boundary of more than one authority.
- County:
- Kent
- District:
- Canterbury (District Authority)
- Parish:
- Littlebourne
- National Grid Reference:
- TR 20949 57377
Details
This list entry was subject to a Minor Amendment on 22 May 2025 to amend the name and address and reformat the text to current standards
TR 2057
35/466
LITTLEBOURNE
BEKESBOURNE LANE
Nos 2 and 2A , Former Anchor Inn
(Formerly listed as The Anchor Inn, HIGH STREET)
29.9.52
GV
II
C16 timber-framed building refaced, the ground floor with painted brick, above with plaster with traces of a bressumer between. Two storeys and attics. Tiled roof with two gabled dormers. Shaped Dutch brick gable end to the north. Long and short quoins. Four windows in all. Two C18 bays containing two-light sashes on the ground and first floors with glazing bars intact, and doorcase between with flat hood on brackets. Roof slopes to ground floor at rear with gables. One storey painted brick extension. Interior has exposed beams.
Listing NGR: TR2094257388
Legacy
The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system.
- Legacy System number:
- 171301
- 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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