Temple Manor, Strood, Kent
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Temple Manor, Strood, Kent
Image: © Ron Strutt Taken: 3 Jul 2004
Tucked away in an industrial estate in Strood is this medieval survivor. It was built by the Knights Templars who had assembled a range of buildings in Strood by 1185, which included a timber hall, barns, kitchens and stables. The stone building, which has survived to the present day, was added around 1240. It consists of a vaulted undercroft supporting a large, undivided first-floor hall, approached by an external staircase. This was probably a part of the range of facilities designed for the accommodation of travelling Templar dignitaries. Over the years this hall was altered and enlarged as it passed through the hands of a number of owners. Many additions have been lost but two fine, 17th century brick extensions can still be seen today. (Information from Medway Council website)
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Image Location
Latitude
51.389019
Longitude
0.492202