Manor houses · London
Broughton Manor
In or near Kemsing.
Broughton Manor — Grade II* listed building-listed manor in england-london, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Otford · 0.9 km
- Free entry
- Limited wheelchair access
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Broughton Manor, the nearest railway station is Otford, located 0.9 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is TN14 5PL. Please note that wheelchair accessibility is limited.
About
Broughton Manor is a Grade II* listed building-listed manor in england-london, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1259018). Listed status protects buildings and structures of special architectural or historic interest. See the linked Wikipedia article for further details.
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Heritage listing
Details OTFORD OTFORD 1. 5280 High Street (South Side) Broughton Manor TQ 5259 21/783 10.9.54. II* 2. C16 house with additions and alterations C17, C18 and modern. Timber framed structure. Entrance front of 2 storeys and attic, 2 windows, with hipped tiled roof,diapered C18 brick wall and stone foundation. Modern leaded casements and gabled porch. Other elevations show exposed framing with plaster filling; and a C17 gable end with ornamental bargeboards, added to the C16 building which has jettying and a dragon beam. Large projecting chimney of brick and stone at West end. Big inglenook inside. Much stout timber visible inside but also a good deal of restoration, particularly in an open hall part with gallery. Historic Associations. Broughton Manor was the property of the Crown at the time of Henry VIII and was used to house part of the retinue at the Archbishops Palace. Listing NGR: TQ5228559270 Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 446085 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Official information
Broughton Manor is a model of the solar system located in Otford, showcasing the planets and their relative distances from the Sun. Visitors can explore the scale model and learn about the characteristics of each planet.
Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Kent Downs
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Broughton Manor is a Grade II* listed building located in London. This manor is notable for its architectural significance and historic value, reflecting the heritage of the region.
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- Coordinates
- 51.3122, 0.1836
- County
- Kent
- District
- Sevenoaks
- Parish
- Otford
- Postcode
- TN14 5PL
- Parliamentary constituency
- Sevenoaks
- Nearest railway station
- Otford — 0.9 km
- Official site
- www.otford.org
Sources
- wikidata: Q17545772 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Broughton Manor?
- Broughton Manor is in Kent, London, United Kingdom (postcode TN14 5PL), in the parish of Otford.
- What is Broughton Manor?
- Broughton Manor — Grade II* listed building-listed manor in england-london, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Broughton Manor?
- The nearest railway station is Otford, about 0.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode TN14 5PL.
- Is Broughton Manor a listed building?
- Broughton Manor is officially recognised as Grade II* listed building listed.
- Is Broughton Manor a protected site?
- Yes — Broughton Manor is part of the Kent Downs National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to Broughton Manor?
- The nearest railway station is Otford, about 0.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode TN14 5PL.