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Hospital Of St John Of Jerusalem
Hob Uid: 410790
Location : Kent Dartford Sutton-at-Hone and Hawley
Grid Ref : TQ5588070350
Summary : Remains of hospital founded before 1199 and granted to the Knights Hospitallers in 1214. A preceptory was established but it had ceased to exist by 1338. The main portion of the building dates from 13th century and was the Preceptory chapel, but was much altered 1755-6. Two-storeys and attic. The East end is faced with flints, the remainder re-faced with red brick in the 18th century. In the 19th century dormers were added. 18th century addition to the West on the site of the former tower. 19th century East-wing addition to the North-East. The site is moated.
More information : [TQ 55887035] St. Johns [NR] Chapel [NR] (Remains of a Commandery of Knights Hospitallers) [also, area centred TQ 559 703] Moat [NR]. (1) Sutton-at-Hone. Founded as a Hospital before 1199 and granted to the Knights Hospitallers in 1214. A preceptory was established but it had ceased to exist by 1338. (2) St. Johns. Main portion of building dates from 13th c. and was the Preceptory chapel, but was much altered 1755 - 56. 2 storeys and attic. E. end faced with flints, the remainder re-faced with red brick in 18th c. 19thc dormers added. Tile roof. 18thc adddition to W. on site of a tower. 19thc E-wing addition to the N.E. (3) [Photo AO/60/152/4.] Plan of remains of chapel [A full architectural description is given.] (4) `St. Johns' (name confirmed). As described by Authority 3. The 18c addition to W. on site of a tower, incorporates parts of a Tudor building. The east wall is entirely of narrow red brick. Existence of a Tudor structure was confirmed by Lady Tallents. The house is a private residence, and is National Trust property. It is in fair condition. A water-filled moat entirely surrounds the building, and is in good condition. See GPs. AO/60/142/1 House from S: /2 Tudor brick-work seen from NE. (5) Published 25" survey revised. (6) TQ 559705. St. John's, Sutton at Hone. Listed as a Medieval moated site. (7) St. John's Jerusalem. Grade II* A preceptory of the order of the Knights Hospitallers of St. John of Jerusalem was founded here in 1199. The main portion of the building dates from the 13th century and was the Chapel of the Preceptory, but it was much altered in 1755-6. (8) Listed (9).

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Source details : MHLG Schedule Dartford RD 2033/11/A Nov 1960 34
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Source details : P K Kipps
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Monument Types:

Monument Period Name : Medieval
Display Date : Possibly Mediaeval
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Monument Type : Moat
Evidence : Earthwork

Monument Period Name : Medieval
Display Date : Extant 1199-1214
Monument End Date : 1214
Monument Start Date : 1199
Monument Type : Hospital
Evidence : Extant Building

Monument Period Name : Medieval
Display Date : Extant 1214-1338
Monument End Date : 1338
Monument Start Date : 1214
Monument Type : Hospitallers Preceptory, Chapel
Evidence : Extant Building

Monument Period Name : Medieval
Display Date : Chapel in use
Monument End Date : 1540
Monument Start Date : 1338
Monument Type : Chapel
Evidence : Extant Building

Monument Period Name : Post Medieval
Display Date : Post Medieval
Monument End Date : 1901
Monument Start Date : 1540
Monument Type : House, Moat
Evidence : Extant Building, Earthwork

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External Cross Reference Source : Scheduled Monument Legacy (National No.)
External Cross Reference Number : 25461
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External Cross Reference Source : NBR Index Number
External Cross Reference Number : 104602
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External Cross Reference Source : Listed Building List Entry Legacy Uid
External Cross Reference Number : 172717
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External Cross Reference Source : National Monuments Record Number
External Cross Reference Number : TQ 57 SE 39
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Associated Activities :
Activity type : FIELD OBSERVATION (VISUAL ASSESSMENT)
Start Date : 1960-07-22
End Date : 1960-07-22

Associated Activities :
Activity type : FIELD OBSERVATION (VISUAL ASSESSMENT)
Start Date : 1964-08-26
End Date : 1964-08-26

Associated Activities :
Activity type : ARCHITECTURAL SURVEY
Start Date : 1995-11-14
End Date : 1995-11-14

Associated Activities :
Activity type : WATCHING BRIEF
Start Date : 1997-01-01
End Date : 1997-12-31

Associated Activities :
Activity type : WATCHING BRIEF
Start Date : 1998-01-01
End Date : 1999-12-31

Associated Activities :
Activity type : WATCHING BRIEF
Start Date : 2001-01-01
End Date : 2001-12-31

Associated Activities :
Activity type : EVALUATION
Start Date : 2003-01-01
End Date : 2003-12-31

Associated Activities :
Activity type : MANAGEMENT SURVEY
Start Date : 2006-01-01
End Date : 2006-12-31

Associated Activities :
Activity type : EVALUATION
Start Date : 2008-01-01
End Date : 2008-12-31

Associated Activities :
Activity type : WATCHING BRIEF
Start Date : 2009-01-01
End Date : 2009-12-31

Associated Activities :
Activity type : WATCHING BRIEF
Start Date : 2010-01-01
End Date : 2010-12-31

Historic England Research Records

Hospital Of St John Of Jerusalem