More information : [TR 24175741] Wingham Court [NAT] (1) Wingham Court, a large farmhouse, in good condition, was formerly the Hall of the paramount manor of Wingham held of the Archbishops of Canterbury. Archbishop John Peckham resided here in 1282 when he founded Wingham College (TR 25 NW 15). The present building is a hall house; the screens were removed and an upper storey was inserted in the 18th c. A Georgian facade was added to the N side, and the W end was rebuilt and additions were made on the S side in the mid 17th c. The foundations and cellars are of flint rubble walling and contain a circular flint-lined well. (2) Additional bibliography. (3-6) Listed Grade II*. [Full architectural description]. (7) |