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The Great Britain Guide

Historic houses · South East England

Former Aveling and Porter Building

In or near Hoo St Werburgh.

♿ Wheelchair: limited

Former Aveling and Porter Building — a historic house in england-london, United Kingdom.

Aveling and Porter, Strood - geograph.org.uk - 1729066

Chris Whippet — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
1 h–2 h
Nearest railway station
Strood · 0.4 km
  • Family-friendly
  • Limited wheelchair access

About

Former Aveling and Porter Building is a historic house located in england-london, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.

Photo gallery

See it from the streetimagery from 2019

Imagery © Mapillary contributors, CC BY-SA 4.0

Official information

The Former Aveling and Porter Building is a historical site in Kent, known for its industrial heritage. Visitors can explore the remnants of this once-thriving manufacturing facility, which played a significant role in the development of steam-powered vehicles.

Protected designations

  • Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Kent Downs

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

Place summary

The Former Aveling and Porter Building is a historic site located in London. This structure is associated with the renowned engineering firm Aveling and Porter, known for its contributions to steam-powered machinery. Its architectural significance reflects the industrial heritage of the area.

AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.

Coordinates
51.3929, 0.4987
District
Medway
Parish
Medway, unparished area
Postcode
ME2 4DT
Parliamentary constituency
Rochester and Strood
Nearest railway station
Strood0.4 km
Official site
webapps.kent.gov.uk

Sources

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Former Aveling and Porter Building?
Former Aveling and Porter Building is in London, United Kingdom (postcode ME2 4DT), in the parish of Medway, unparished area.
What is Former Aveling and Porter Building?
Former Aveling and Porter Building — a historic house in england-london, United Kingdom.
How do I get to Former Aveling and Porter Building?
The nearest railway station is Strood, about 0.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode ME2 4DT.
Is Former Aveling and Porter Building a protected site?
Yes — Former Aveling and Porter Building is part of the Kent Downs National Landscape (AONB).
How do I get to Former Aveling and Porter Building?
The nearest railway station is Strood, about 0.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode ME2 4DT.