Historic houses · South East England
The Ancient House
In or near Mereworth.
The Ancient House — Grade I listed house in West Malling, Tonbridge and Malling, Kent, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- West Malling · 0.7 km
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
The Ancient 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 I listed building. Wikidata describes it as: "Grade I listed house in West Malling, Tonbridge and Malling, Kent, England, UK". Coordinates: 51.2944°, 0.4089°.
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Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Kent Downs
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Ancient House is a historic house located in West Malling, Kent. This Grade I listed building is situated within the Kent Downs Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Its architectural significance and historical value contribute to the character of the region.
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- Coordinates
- 51.2944, 0.4089
- County
- Kent
- District
- Tonbridge and Malling
- Parish
- West Malling
- Postcode
- ME19 6LR
- Parliamentary constituency
- Maidstone and Malling
- Nearest railway station
- West Malling — 0.7 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q17530292 (CC0)
- commons: 1292809 I 65 and 67 High Street West Malling 20250824 0001.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is The Ancient House?
- The Ancient House is in Kent, London, United Kingdom (postcode ME19 6LR), in the parish of West Malling.
- What is The Ancient House?
- The Ancient House — Grade I listed house in West Malling, Tonbridge and Malling, Kent, England, UK.
- How do I get to The Ancient House?
- The nearest railway station is West Malling, about 0.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode ME19 6LR.
- Is The Ancient House a listed building?
- The Ancient House is officially recognised as Grade I listed building listed.
- Is The Ancient House a protected site?
- Yes — The Ancient House is part of the Kent Downs National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to The Ancient House?
- The nearest railway station is West Malling, about 0.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode ME19 6LR.