Droit House is a Grade II listed building and former customs house in Margate that was redesigned by William Edmunds.[1][2]

Droit House viewed from directly in front
Droit House

It was originally built in 1812 and rebuilt in 1828–30.[3] 51°23′28″N 1°22′53″E / 51.39121°N 1.38130°E / 51.39121; 1.38130 It was destroyed during the Second World War but was rebuilt in 1947.[1][3]

References

  1. 1 2 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. 1 2 "Margate's Seaside Heritage". English Heritage. Retrieved 16 April 2020.
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