Monument record TR 04 SW 623 - Ashford County And Magistrates Court

Summary

Ashford County and Magistrates’ Court was built in the 1970s by an unknown architect. The building consists of two storeys and is made up of brick; the first floor of the building is cantilevered over the ground floor. The interior facilities of the building consist of two courtrooms and there is also a Youth Court where Coroner’s inquests are also held. The building is in a Conservation Area.At the time of compiling this record in 2012, it is understood that this building is being considered for disposal.

Location

Grid reference TR 0101 4264 (point)
Map sheet TR04SW
County KENT
District ASHFORD, KENT
Civil Parish ASHFORD, ASHFORD, KENT

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Full Description

Ashford County and Magistrates’ Court was built in the 1970s in Tufton Street, Ashford, Kent by an unknown architect. The building consists of two storeys and is made up of brick; the first floor of the building is cantilevered over the ground floor. The interior facilities of the building consist of two courtrooms and there is also a Youth Court where Coroner’s inquests are also held.

According to English Heritage's Corporate GIS the building is in a Conservation Area. The National Grid Reference for the building is: TR0101342640 (2)

According to a list supplied to English Heritage’s Government Historic Estates Unit, at the time of compiling this record in 2012, it is understood that this building is being considered for disposal. (3)


<1> The Courts Database Site no. 1726. (Unspecified Type). SKE59221.

<2> 2008, Ordnance Survey Map 1:1250, 2008 (OS Card Reference). SKE59095.

<3> 2012, 30-JAN-2012, record compilers comment (Verbal communication). SKE59222.

Sources/Archives (3)

  • <1> (No record type): The Courts Database Site no. 1726..
  • <2> OS Card Reference: 2008. Ordnance Survey Map 1:1250, 2008.
  • <3> Verbal communication: 2012. 30-JAN-2012, record compilers comment.

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Record last edited

Oct 15 2026 9:02PM