Description

1.
5272 CHARING ASHFORD ROAD
The Moat House
(Nos 1 to 5 (consec))
TQ 9549 22/48
II
2.
Formerly the rectory. Now divided into flats. A large late C19 to early C20
house (not of special architectural interest) incorporating on the east side
(Nos 2 and 3) a C15 Wealden hall-house. This is of 2 storeys timber-framed,
with close-studding and moulded bressumer to No 2. Both have coved recess
and brackets. Hipped tiled roof. No 3 has a tie beam and crown post in the
attics. No 2 has a recess said to be a priest hole and a passage thought to
connect to Charing Parish Church. The moat survives.

Listing NGR: TQ9534849251

External Links

• Historic England Listing
• Wikidata Q26587033

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