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Droit House

Coordinates: 51°23′28″N 1°22′53″E / 51.39121°N 1.38130°E / 51.39121; 1.38130
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Droit House viewed from directly in front
Droit House

The Droit House is a Grade II listed building and former customs house in Margate that was redesigned by William Edmunds.[1][2] It was originally built in 1812 and rebuilt in 1828–30.[3] It was destroyed during the Second World War but was rebuilt in 1947.[1][3]

References

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  1. ^ a b Lee, Anthony. "The sad tale of the Margate architect and the Brighton poisoner" (PDF). Margate in Maps and Pictures. Retrieved 16 April 2020.
  2. ^ Historic England. "DROIT HOUSE, STONE PIER (Grade II) (1204115)". National Heritage List for England. Retrieved 16 April 2020.
  3. ^ a b "Margate's Seaside Heritage". English Heritage. Retrieved 16 April 2020.

51°23′28″N 1°22′53″E / 51.39121°N 1.38130°E / 51.39121; 1.38130