History

The school occupies what used to be the Lillesden Estate Mansion, built at the estate (south of Hawkhurst) in 1855 by the banker Edward Loyd, who moved there after marrying. The house and estate remained in the family until just after the First World War, when it was then sold and eventually became the Bedgebury Girls Public School.

The school closed around 1999 and has been abandoned ever since. Due to the theft of its lead roof, water damage is now sadly causing the buildings to collapse. However, it is now owned by a property developed and expected to be converted into private apartments at some point in the future.

visited with Tom46 and a non member

After leaving shoreham cement works decided to call in here on our way home. access was easy. Because of the theft of lead the inside if falling apart. I herd that somebody had died here exploring here in the past.

Hawkhurst sign


the school between the trees


main building


clock tower


main stairs and windows


window in the roof


looking over the land


mould on the walls


flower on the window


swimming pool


walking away