Manor houses · South East England
Frensham Manor
In or near Newenden.
Frensham Manor — Grade II listed building-listed manor in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Wittersham Road · 1.9 km
- Free entry
- Limited wheelchair access
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Frensham Manor, the nearest railway station is Wittersham Road, located 1.9 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is TN17 4NN. Accessibility is limited for wheelchair users.
About
Frensham Manor is a Grade II listed building-listed manor in england-south-east, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1070895). 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 ROLVENDEN MOUNTS LANE 1. 5272 Frensham Manor (formerly listed as Frensham) TQ 8530 20/337 4.6.52. II 2. The house was occupied by the Kadwell family from the early C17 until 1748. Hasted's 'History of Kent' notes that the building was erected by Thomas Kadwell between and 1680. Two storeys and attics red brick. Hipped tiled roof with 2 modern hipped dormers. C19 casement windows. Nearby in the centre is a 2 storeyed projection containing the porch on the ground floor with a room over surmounted by a crow-stepped gable. Chimney breast on the north wall. Modern additions behind. Lord Geddes, Minister of Reconstruction in 1919 and British Ambassador in Washington 1920-4 lived here for some years during his retirement. Interior contains Inglenook fireplace and ceiling with chamfered beams. Listing NGR: TQ8557130265 Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 180382 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Official information
Frensham Manor is a unique Sound Museum located in a repurposed village phone box. It celebrates local history, culture, and music by allowing visitors to listen to pre-recorded sound files that reflect the community's stories and experiences.
Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: High Weald
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Frensham Manor is a Grade II listed building located in South-East England. This manor is notable for its architectural significance and historical value.
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- Coordinates
- 51.0418, 0.6457
- County
- Kent
- District
- Ashford
- Parish
- Rolvenden
- Postcode
- TN17 4NN
- Parliamentary constituency
- Weald of Kent
- Nearest railway station
- Wittersham Road — 1.9 km
- Official site
- soundmuseum.co.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q26325484 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Frensham Manor?
- Frensham Manor is in Kent, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode TN17 4NN), in the parish of Rolvenden.
- What is Frensham Manor?
- Frensham Manor — Grade II listed building-listed manor in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Frensham Manor?
- The nearest railway station is Wittersham Road, about 1.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode TN17 4NN.
- Is Frensham Manor a listed building?
- Frensham Manor is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Frensham Manor a protected site?
- Yes — Frensham Manor is part of the High Weald National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to Frensham Manor?
- The nearest railway station is Wittersham Road, about 1.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode TN17 4NN.