Memorials & monuments · South East England
The Master's Tower
In or near Shepway.
The Master's Tower — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-london, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Maidstone West · 0.4 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
The Master's Tower is located in Maidstone, Kent, with the postcode ME15 6YQ. The nearest railway station is Maidstone West, which is 0.4 km away. Entry to the site is free.
About
The Master's Tower is a Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-london, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1086312). 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 This list entry was subject to a Minor Amendment on 23/02/2017 TQ 7655 W 7/71B COLLEGE ROAD The Master's Tower (Formerly listed as The Master's Tower, MILL STREET) 30.7.51 GV II 1396-1398. This was originally the main entrance gateway to the College from the river. Two storeys Kentish ragstone. Pyramidal tiled roof. Pointed archway on the ground floor. Square-headed window on the first floor containing two cinquefoil-headed lights with stone mullion and transom. Small projection on the north side with splayed end, possibly containing the staircase. This front has a single window of one cinquefoil-headed light on the first floor and a gable fronted with weatherboarding, full of pigeon holes. Gateway and Wall to Palace Gardens, Wall to north-west of Archbishop's Palace, The Archbishop's Palace, Wall to east of Archbishop's Palace, The Dungeons at the Archbishop's Palace, The Gate House at the Archbishop's Palace, The Len Bridge, The Tithe Barn, Parish Church of All Saints, Wall to north and west of All Saints Church, The College Gateway, The College Tower, The Masters House, The Master's Tower, Cutbush Almshouses and the Ruined Gateway form a group. Listing NGR: TQ7603355321 Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 173443 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Official information
The Maidstone Carriage Museum features a remarkable collection of horse-drawn vehicles and transport artifacts, showcasing over 60 unique items including Queen Victoria’s State Landau. Housed in the historic stables of the Archbishop’s Palace, the museum offers visitors a glimpse into the history of transport in Europe.
Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Kent Downs
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Master's Tower is a Grade II listed memorial located in London. Its designation reflects its architectural significance and historical importance within the city.
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- Coordinates
- 51.2699, 0.5221
- County
- Kent
- District
- Maidstone
- Parish
- Maidstone, unparished area
- Postcode
- ME15 6YQ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Maidstone and Malling
- Phone
- 01622 602838
- Nearest railway station
- Maidstone West — 0.4 km
- Opening
- Saturdays and Sundays, 11am – 3pm
- Official site
- museum.maidstone.gov.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q26376655 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is The Master's Tower?
- The Master's Tower is in Kent, London, United Kingdom (postcode ME15 6YQ), in the parish of Maidstone, unparished area.
- What is The Master's Tower?
- The Master's Tower — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-london, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to The Master's Tower?
- The nearest railway station is Maidstone West, about 0.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode ME15 6YQ.
- Is The Master's Tower a listed building?
- The Master's Tower is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is The Master's Tower a protected site?
- Yes — The Master's Tower is part of the Kent Downs National Landscape (AONB).
- Is The Master's Tower free to visit?
- Yes, The Master's Tower is free to enter.
- How do I get to The Master's Tower?
- The nearest railway station is Maidstone West, about 0.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode ME15 6YQ.