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Milgate House

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Milgate House

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Milgate House, located in Kent, England, is a historic heritage site that dates back to the 16th century. The house is known for its architectural significance and historical value, making it a popular tourist attraction.

Built in the Elizabethan style, Milgate House showcases the intricate craftsmanship and design elements of the era. The exterior of the house features a mix of red bricks and timber-framing, giving it a unique and charming appearance. The house is surrounded by well-maintained gardens and greenery, creating a tranquil and picturesque setting.

Inside the house, visitors can explore various rooms that have been carefully preserved and restored to reflect the different periods of its history. Each room showcases a different aspect of the house's past, including its time as a Tudor farmhouse and a Georgian manor. The interior design is a testament to the architectural trends and lifestyles of the different periods.

Milgate House is also known for its connection to notable figures in history. It was once owned by the famous Elizabethan playwright Christopher Marlowe and later became the residence of the influential Milgate family, from whom the house gets its name.

Today, Milgate House serves as a testament to the rich history and architectural heritage of Kent. Visitors can not only admire the stunning architecture and gardens but also gain insight into the lives of the people who once called this house their home.

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Otham ways [1] A ford on Stoneacre Lane, a public byway. Otham is a small, widely spread village, on the south eastern edge of Maidstone some 2¾ miles from the town centre and 15 miles northwest of Ashford. There are plans to add another 1250 houses to the village which currently has 204 dwellings.
Otham ways [1]
A ford on Stoneacre Lane, a public byway. Otham is a small, widely spread village, on the south eastern edge of Maidstone some 2¾ miles from the town centre and 15 miles northwest of Ashford. There are plans to add another 1250 houses to the village which currently has 204 dwellings.
Otham ways [2] From Stoneacre Lane the footpath leads, eventually, to Leeds. Otham is a small, widely spread village, on the south eastern edge of Maidstone some 2¾ miles from the town centre and 15 miles northwest of Ashford. There are plans to add another 1250 houses to the village which currently has 204 dwellings.
Otham ways [2]
From Stoneacre Lane the footpath leads, eventually, to Leeds. Otham is a small, widely spread village, on the south eastern edge of Maidstone some 2¾ miles from the town centre and 15 miles northwest of Ashford. There are plans to add another 1250 houses to the village which currently has 204 dwellings.
Otham features [1] Seen from Stoneacre Lane is this large pond. Otham is a small, widely spread village, on the south eastern edge of Maidstone some 2¾ miles from the town centre and 15 miles northwest of Ashford. There are plans to add another 1250 houses to the village which currently has 204 dwellings.
Otham features [1]
Seen from Stoneacre Lane is this large pond. Otham is a small, widely spread village, on the south eastern edge of Maidstone some 2¾ miles from the town centre and 15 miles northwest of Ashford. There are plans to add another 1250 houses to the village which currently has 204 dwellings.
Stoneacre [1] Stoneacre is a small half-timbered house in Stoneacre Lane, Otham. Built in the 15th century and altered in the 16th century. Purchased in 1920 in a ruinous state by Aymer Vallance who reconstructed it as a Tudor yeoman's dwelling. In 1928 the property was presented to the National Trust. There is much history and detail at: <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stoneacre,_Kent" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stoneacre,_Kent">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span> The house is listed, grade II*, with details at: <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1250995" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1250995">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span> Otham is a small, widely spread village, on the southeastern edge of Maidstone, some 2¾ miles from the town centre and 15 miles northwest of Ashford. There are plans to add another 1250 houses to the village which currently has 204 dwellings.
Stoneacre [1]
Stoneacre is a small half-timbered house in Stoneacre Lane, Otham. Built in the 15th century and altered in the 16th century. Purchased in 1920 in a ruinous state by Aymer Vallance who reconstructed it as a Tudor yeoman's dwelling. In 1928 the property was presented to the National Trust. There is much history and detail at: LinkExternal link The house is listed, grade II*, with details at: LinkExternal link Otham is a small, widely spread village, on the southeastern edge of Maidstone, some 2¾ miles from the town centre and 15 miles northwest of Ashford. There are plans to add another 1250 houses to the village which currently has 204 dwellings.
Stoneacre [2] The rear of the house. Stoneacre is a small half-timbered house in Stoneacre Lane, Otham. Built in the 15th century and altered in the 16th century. Purchased in 1920 in a ruinous state by Aymer Vallance who reconstructed it as a Tudor yeoman's dwelling. In 1928 the property was presented to the National Trust. There is much history and detail at: <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stoneacre,_Kent" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stoneacre,_Kent">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span> The house is listed, grade II*, with details at: <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1250995" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1250995">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span> Otham is a small, widely spread village, on the southeastern edge of Maidstone, some 2¾ miles from the town centre and 15 miles northwest of Ashford. There are plans to add another 1250 houses to the village which currently has 204 dwellings.
Stoneacre [2]
The rear of the house. Stoneacre is a small half-timbered house in Stoneacre Lane, Otham. Built in the 15th century and altered in the 16th century. Purchased in 1920 in a ruinous state by Aymer Vallance who reconstructed it as a Tudor yeoman's dwelling. In 1928 the property was presented to the National Trust. There is much history and detail at: LinkExternal link The house is listed, grade II*, with details at: LinkExternal link Otham is a small, widely spread village, on the southeastern edge of Maidstone, some 2¾ miles from the town centre and 15 miles northwest of Ashford. There are plans to add another 1250 houses to the village which currently has 204 dwellings.
Stoneacre [3] Inside the house. Stoneacre is a small half-timbered house in Stoneacre Lane, Otham. Built in the 15th century and altered in the 16th century. Purchased in 1920 in a ruinous state by Aymer Vallance who reconstructed it as a Tudor yeoman's dwelling. In 1928 the property was presented to the National Trust. There is much history and detail at: <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stoneacre,_Kent" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stoneacre,_Kent">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span> The house is listed, grade II*, with details at: <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1250995" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1250995">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span> Otham is a small, widely spread village, on the southeastern edge of Maidstone, some 2¾ miles from the town centre and 15 miles northwest of Ashford. There are plans to add another 1250 houses to the village which currently has 204 dwellings.
Stoneacre [3]
Inside the house. Stoneacre is a small half-timbered house in Stoneacre Lane, Otham. Built in the 15th century and altered in the 16th century. Purchased in 1920 in a ruinous state by Aymer Vallance who reconstructed it as a Tudor yeoman's dwelling. In 1928 the property was presented to the National Trust. There is much history and detail at: LinkExternal link The house is listed, grade II*, with details at: LinkExternal link Otham is a small, widely spread village, on the southeastern edge of Maidstone, some 2¾ miles from the town centre and 15 miles northwest of Ashford. There are plans to add another 1250 houses to the village which currently has 204 dwellings.
Stoneacre [4] The fine king post roof of the double height hall. Stoneacre is a small half-timbered house in Stoneacre Lane, Otham. Built in the 15th century and altered in the 16th century. Purchased in 1920 in a ruinous state by Aymer Vallance who reconstructed it as a Tudor yeoman's dwelling. In 1928 the property was presented to the National Trust. There is much history and detail at: <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stoneacre,_Kent" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stoneacre,_Kent">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span> The house is listed, grade II*, with details at: <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1250995" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1250995">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span> Otham is a small, widely spread village, on the southeastern edge of Maidstone, some 2¾ miles from the town centre and 15 miles northwest of Ashford. There are plans to add another 1250 houses to the village which currently has 204 dwellings.
Stoneacre [4]
The fine king post roof of the double height hall. Stoneacre is a small half-timbered house in Stoneacre Lane, Otham. Built in the 15th century and altered in the 16th century. Purchased in 1920 in a ruinous state by Aymer Vallance who reconstructed it as a Tudor yeoman's dwelling. In 1928 the property was presented to the National Trust. There is much history and detail at: LinkExternal link The house is listed, grade II*, with details at: LinkExternal link Otham is a small, widely spread village, on the southeastern edge of Maidstone, some 2¾ miles from the town centre and 15 miles northwest of Ashford. There are plans to add another 1250 houses to the village which currently has 204 dwellings.
Stoneacre [5] Part of the garden. Stoneacre is a small half-timbered house in Stoneacre Lane, Otham. Built in the 15th century and altered in the 16th century. Purchased in 1920 in a ruinous state by Aymer Vallance who reconstructed it as a Tudor yeoman's dwelling. In 1928 the property was presented to the National Trust. There is much history and detail at: <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stoneacre,_Kent" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stoneacre,_Kent">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span> The house is listed, grade II*, with details at: <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1250995" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1250995">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span> Otham is a small, widely spread village, on the southeastern edge of Maidstone, some 2¾ miles from the town centre and 15 miles northwest of Ashford. There are plans to add another 1250 houses to the village which currently has 204 dwellings.
Stoneacre [5]
Part of the garden. Stoneacre is a small half-timbered house in Stoneacre Lane, Otham. Built in the 15th century and altered in the 16th century. Purchased in 1920 in a ruinous state by Aymer Vallance who reconstructed it as a Tudor yeoman's dwelling. In 1928 the property was presented to the National Trust. There is much history and detail at: LinkExternal link The house is listed, grade II*, with details at: LinkExternal link Otham is a small, widely spread village, on the southeastern edge of Maidstone, some 2¾ miles from the town centre and 15 miles northwest of Ashford. There are plans to add another 1250 houses to the village which currently has 204 dwellings.
Otham features [2] A play area on the village green. Otham is a small, widely spread village, on the southeastern edge of Maidstone, some 2¾ miles from the town centre and 15 miles northwest of Ashford. There are plans to add another 1250 houses to the village which currently has 204 dwellings.
Otham features [2]
A play area on the village green. Otham is a small, widely spread village, on the southeastern edge of Maidstone, some 2¾ miles from the town centre and 15 miles northwest of Ashford. There are plans to add another 1250 houses to the village which currently has 204 dwellings.
Otham features [3] The village sign and war memorial on a corner of the village green. Otham is a small, widely spread village, on the southeastern edge of Maidstone, some 2¾ miles from the town centre and 15 miles northwest of Ashford. There are plans to add another 1250 houses to the village which currently has 204 dwellings.
Otham features [3]
The village sign and war memorial on a corner of the village green. Otham is a small, widely spread village, on the southeastern edge of Maidstone, some 2¾ miles from the town centre and 15 miles northwest of Ashford. There are plans to add another 1250 houses to the village which currently has 204 dwellings.
War memorial Otham war memorial, on a corner of the village green, was erected in 1919. Otham is a small, widely spread village, on the southeastern edge of Maidstone, some 2¾ miles from the town centre and 15 miles northwest of Ashford. There are plans to add another 1250 houses to the village which currently has 204 dwellings.
War memorial
Otham war memorial, on a corner of the village green, was erected in 1919. Otham is a small, widely spread village, on the southeastern edge of Maidstone, some 2¾ miles from the town centre and 15 miles northwest of Ashford. There are plans to add another 1250 houses to the village which currently has 204 dwellings.
Otham features [4] The village sign was erected in 1994 for the centenary of the parish council. A plaque reads 'Otham Parish Council 1894-1994 the tools that shaped our village'. Otham is a small, widely spread village, on the southeastern edge of Maidstone, some 2¾ miles from the town centre and 15 miles northwest of Ashford. There are plans to add another 1250 houses to the village which currently has 204 dwellings.
Otham features [4]
The village sign was erected in 1994 for the centenary of the parish council. A plaque reads 'Otham Parish Council 1894-1994 the tools that shaped our village'. Otham is a small, widely spread village, on the southeastern edge of Maidstone, some 2¾ miles from the town centre and 15 miles northwest of Ashford. There are plans to add another 1250 houses to the village which currently has 204 dwellings.
Otham houses [1] Oddly named Madam Taylors, this was originally built as a house, later subdivided into three cottages and now recombined into one house. Built in the mid or late 16th century, altered later and restored circa 1975. Timber framed and rendered, all under a tile roof. Listed, grade II, with details at: <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1250967" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1250967">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span> Otham is a small, widely spread village, on the southeastern edge of Maidstone, some 2¾ miles from the town centre and 15 miles northwest of Ashford. There are plans to add another 1250 houses to the village which currently has 204 dwellings.
Otham houses [1]
Oddly named Madam Taylors, this was originally built as a house, later subdivided into three cottages and now recombined into one house. Built in the mid or late 16th century, altered later and restored circa 1975. Timber framed and rendered, all under a tile roof. Listed, grade II, with details at: LinkExternal link Otham is a small, widely spread village, on the southeastern edge of Maidstone, some 2¾ miles from the town centre and 15 miles northwest of Ashford. There are plans to add another 1250 houses to the village which currently has 204 dwellings.
Otham features [5] This fine garden wall to Madam Taylors <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7077686">TQ7953 : Otham houses [1]</a> was built in the 18th century. Constructed of chequered red and grey brick on a galleted stone plinth. Listed, grade II, with details at: <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1250974" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1250974">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span> Otham is a small, widely spread village, on the southeastern edge of Maidstone, some 2¾ miles from the town centre and 15 miles northwest of Ashford. There are plans to add another 1250 houses to the village which currently has 204 dwellings.
Otham features [5]
This fine garden wall to Madam Taylors TQ7953 : Otham houses [1] was built in the 18th century. Constructed of chequered red and grey brick on a galleted stone plinth. Listed, grade II, with details at: LinkExternal link Otham is a small, widely spread village, on the southeastern edge of Maidstone, some 2¾ miles from the town centre and 15 miles northwest of Ashford. There are plans to add another 1250 houses to the village which currently has 204 dwellings.
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Milgate House is located at Grid Ref: TQ8054 (Lat: 51.26, Lng: 0.587)

Administrative County: Kent

District: Maidstone

Police Authority: Kent

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