Exploring Kent's Past

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Monument details

Summary

Quex Museum, House and Gardens are located near Margate. The site was the stately home of the Powell-Cotton family. The core of the house was built in 1808 and is now grade II listed. Two wings were added in 1883. The museum opened in the late 19th century to house a number of artefacts collected by the family during excursions to Africa. There are a number of archaeological and ethnographic collections including African and Asian animal displays, tribal artefacts, weapons, cannons and Chinese porcelain. The house was built in the early 19th century and the gardens were completed in the Victorian period.

Monument Types

• HOUSE (Post Medieval - 1808 AD to 1883 AD)
• GARDEN (Post Medieval to Modern - 1850 AD? to 2050 AD)
• MUSEUM (Post Medieval to Modern - 1880 AD? to 2050 AD)
• HOUSE (Post Medieval to Modern - 1883 AD to 2050 AD)

Full description

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The following text is from the original listed building designation:
QUEX PARK 1. 1380 BIRCHINGTON-ON-SEA Quex House TR 36 NW 9/87
II
2. The core of the house was built in 1808, but was recased and has 2 wings added in 1883. L-shaped. 3 storeys brown brick with stone window dressings. Slate roof, parapet and 2 cemented pediments with cartouches added over the centre of the original portion and the South wing. 4 fluted pilasters. 8 windows in cemented reveals with architraves over. Porch and verandah with cast iron supports. The interior retains the original Regency staircase having cast iron balusters with Anthemion motif. Some good later C19 panelling.
Listing NGR: TR3087668294

English Heritage, List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest (Map). SKE16160.

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