Historic houses · South East England
Thames House
In or near Southfleet.
Thames House — house in Gravesham, Kent, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Gravesend · 0.5 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Thames House is a historic house in the United Kingdom — typically a country seat, manor, or town house with notable architecture or history. Heritage designation: Grade II listed building. Wikidata describes it as: "house in Gravesham, Kent, England, UK". Coordinates: 51.4444°, 0.3718°.
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Official information
Thames House features the remains of the Gravesend Blockhouse, a 16th-century artillery structure built under Henry VIII as part of a coastal defense system. The site provides insights into historical military architecture and the evolution of defensive strategies during the period of early firearms.
Place summary
Thames House is a Grade II listed historic house located in Gravesham, Kent, London. This designation highlights its architectural significance and historical value within the region.
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- Coordinates
- 51.4444, 0.3718
- County
- Kent
- District
- Gravesham
- Parish
- Gravesham, unparished area
- Postcode
- DA12 2AZ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Gravesham
- Nearest railway station
- Gravesend — 0.5 km
- Official site
- historicengland.org.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q26290051 (CC0)
- commons: Thames House, Gravesend (I).jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Thames House?
- Thames House is in Kent, London, United Kingdom (postcode DA12 2AZ), in the parish of Gravesham, unparished area.
- What is Thames House?
- Thames House — house in Gravesham, Kent, England, UK.
- How do I get to Thames House?
- The nearest railway station is Gravesend, about 0.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode DA12 2AZ.
- Is Thames House a listed building?
- Thames House is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- How do I get to Thames House?
- The nearest railway station is Gravesend, about 0.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode DA12 2AZ.