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Ightham Mote is a moated medieval manor house dating from the early part of the 14th-century with additions and alterations. The earliest building phase included the Great Hall, Crypt, Old Chapel and two Solars.
If your ancestors lived in the area this manor house would have had an influence on their lives. A Grade I listed building and in part a Scheduled Ancient Monument is now owned by the National Trust and is normally open to the public for a entrance fee. But on Saturday 10th September: 1030-1700 admission is free as part of Heritage open days Further details about Ightham Moat can also be found at History of Ightham Moat
Knole, Sevenoaks, Kent open Day.
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Also on 10 September Knole House will be open free to the public. Visitor centre, orangery, shop & tearoom 1030-1700 House open 1200-1600.
Another House that would have had an influence on the people of Sevenoaks for the past 500 years. 13 rooms remain much as they were in the 18th century, when they were laid out to impress visitors with the Sackvilles' wealth.
The walls were built of hard Kent ragstone; housing a collection of exquisite, fragile furniture as well as silver, textiles and paintings collected over hundreds of years. Many of the objects in the state apartments tell the story of the royal houses, including the great, lost Whitehall Palace. Knole is set at the heart of the only remaining medieval deer park in Kent.
Details can be found at Heritage Open Day: Knole and National Trust: Knole
Hoppers, Five Oak Green Heritage open days: Thursday 8th September: 1000-1600, Tour 1900 Friday 9th September: 1000-1500 Sunday 11th September: 1000-1600.
Not to far from Sevenoaks, at Tonbridge. Originally it was a row of farm cottages. The building has stood for 400 years set among the hop fields of Kent. In the19th century it was the Rose and Crown beer house, and had a bowling alley in the back hall. By 1910 the property was acquired by an East End charity and became the Little Hoppers Hospital.
Pre Booking is required for Thursday and Friday. Details can be found at Heritage Open Days: Hopper and Hoppers
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| © Copyright David Anstiss and licensed for reuse under this Creative Commons Licence. St Margaret of Antioch's Church, Darenth Hill, Darenth, Dartford, Kent, DA2 7QY: Open Day September 10th 2011. 10.00am-16.00pm A Grade II listed, Anglo-Saxon building, dating back to 940 AD. Roman tiles in walls, internationally famous font and wall paintings dated 12th century. Heritage Open Day: St Margaret and NWKFHS Gazetter |
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