Historic houses · South East England
Former Guard House
In or near Hoo St Werburgh.
Former Guard House — house in Medway, Kent, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Chatham · 1.1 km
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Former Guard House is a historic house in London. Officially recognised as scheduled monument. The site is within the Kent Downs National Landscape (AONB). It sits within the Rochester and Strood parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Chatham, about 1.1 km away. Postcode area ME4.
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Official information
The Former Guard House is a historical site that showcases the architectural heritage of the Kitchener Barracks. Visitors can explore its significance and learn about its role in military history.
Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Kent Downs
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Former Guard House is a historic structure located in the Medway area of London, postcode ME4. It is designated as a scheduled monument and lies within the Kent Downs Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB).
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- Coordinates
- 51.3898, 0.5239
- District
- Medway
- Parish
- Medway, unparished area
- Postcode
- ME4 4AR
- Parliamentary constituency
- Rochester and Strood
- Nearest railway station
- Chatham — 1.1 km
- Official site
- bondbryan.co.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q17551687 (CC0)
- commons: Former Guard House Medway.JPG (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Former Guard House?
- Former Guard House is in London, United Kingdom (postcode ME4 4AR), in the parish of Medway, unparished area.
- What is Former Guard House?
- Former Guard House — house in Medway, Kent, England, UK.
- How do I get to Former Guard House?
- The nearest railway station is Chatham, about 1.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode ME4 4AR.
- Is Former Guard House a listed building?
- Former Guard House is officially recognised as scheduled monument listed.
- Is Former Guard House a protected site?
- Yes — Former Guard House is part of the Kent Downs National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to Former Guard House?
- The nearest railway station is Chatham, about 1.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode ME4 4AR.