Memorials & monuments · South East England
South central entrance tower to Penshurst Place and wall abutting to east
In or near Penshurst.
South central entrance tower to Penshurst Place and wall abutting to east — Grade I listed building-listed memorial in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Penshurst · 2.7 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
The nearest railway station is Penshurst, located 2.7 km away. Entry to the South central entrance tower and wall is free. The postcode for navigation is TN11 8DG.
About
South central entrance tower to Penshurst Place and wall abutting to east is a Grade I listed building-listed memorial in england-south-east, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1243044). 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 1. 5280 TQ 5243 23/788 PENSHURST PENSHURST South Central entrance Tower to Penshurst Place, and Wall abutting to East. I GV 2. Battlemented square sandstone tower of circa 1400. Blocked square C17 or early C18 window on 1st floor. Slit windows flank C17 round arched doorway. Stretch of stone-battlemented brick wall to East. Penshurst Place, the South Central Tower and Wall, the Southern Wall, the Inner Garden Wall and the Garden Wall form a group. Listing NGR: TQ5277843948 Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 446479 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: High Weald
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Kent Downs
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The south central entrance tower to Penshurst Place, located in Penshurst, Kent, is a Grade I listed building. This historic structure features a wall abutting to the east and is part of the wider estate, reflecting the architectural significance of the area in South-East England.
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- Coordinates
- 51.1744, 0.1841
- County
- Kent
- District
- Sevenoaks
- Parish
- Penshurst
- Postcode
- TN11 8DG
- Parliamentary constituency
- Tonbridge
- Nearest railway station
- Penshurst — 2.7 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q96264993 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is South central entrance tower to Penshurst Place and wall abutting to east?
- South central entrance tower to Penshurst Place and wall abutting to east is in Kent, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode TN11 8DG), in the parish of Penshurst.
- What is South central entrance tower to Penshurst Place and wall abutting to east?
- South central entrance tower to Penshurst Place and wall abutting to east — Grade I listed building-listed memorial in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to South central entrance tower to Penshurst Place and wall abutting to east?
- The nearest railway station is Penshurst, about 2.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode TN11 8DG.
- Is South central entrance tower to Penshurst Place and wall abutting to east a listed building?
- South central entrance tower to Penshurst Place and wall abutting to east is officially recognised as Grade I listed building listed.
- Is South central entrance tower to Penshurst Place and wall abutting to east a protected site?
- Yes — South central entrance tower to Penshurst Place and wall abutting to east is part of the High Weald National Landscape (AONB) and the Kent Downs National Landscape (AONB).
- Is South central entrance tower to Penshurst Place and wall abutting to east free to visit?
- Yes, South central entrance tower to Penshurst Place and wall abutting to east is free to enter.
- How do I get to South central entrance tower to Penshurst Place and wall abutting to east?
- The nearest railway station is Penshurst, about 2.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode TN11 8DG.