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Coldrum Lodge
Longpockets:
Coldrum Lodge is shown on this map. https://maps.nls.uk/view/102343522 Surveyed 1867 Published 1870
East of Trotterscliffe (Trosley) South of the Pilgrims Way and the stones (described as Stone Circle)
https://www.kentarchaeology.org.uk/sites/default/files/archcant/1998%20118%20Coldrum%20Revisited%20and%20Reviewed%20Ashbee.pdf
Coldrum Lodge is shown here as well https://maps.nls.uk/view/101428971 Revised 1936 Published 1948
It may be unconnected but there is on this map reference to Wrotham Old Pottery, north of Wrotham Station (Borough Green ) https://maps.nls.uk/view/101428986
It is some way from Coldrum Lodge though.
Mike Gunnill:
Does anyone have any knowledge of a farm, called Coldrum Lodge. Close to the National Trust site of Coldrum Long Barrow, the large property was pulled down sometime after 1946. This is the last time there is a record of the building standing thanks to RAF aerial photographs in 1946. The Coldrum Long Barrow was named after Coldrum Lodge as it was the nearest large property at the time of discovery.
I am looking again at the life of Reginald Fairfax Wells 1877-1951. At the start of his life as a potter, I think he lived at Coldrum Lodge.
1: To find a photograph or image of Coldrum Lodge.
2: To find out more detail about the large property.
3: Why was it pulled down?
I already have asked, Maidstone Museum as they hold items found at Coldrum Long Barrow. Historic Buildings of England can't help. KCC Archives are looking on reduced staff at the moment but this may prove difficult until the centre reopens.
I may have to visit the area and just ask around, normally someone knows something this way. Getting folklore information like this, is harder to prove. On the basis that most members on here know something on most topics, I am hoping for a few leads.
I have one old photograph showing Reginald Fairfax Wells when he first moved to Coldrum Lodge. Taken inside, it shows a barn like ceiling and various items for pottery making. Wells in the photograph is hold a large snake, for some reason. I have previously made contact with his descendants and they have no knowledge at all about his time at Coldrum.
Wells may not have stayed in the actual house, but perhaps in one of the out buildings nearby.
Grateful as always for ideas, your knowledge or clean suggestions please.
Thank you
Mike
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