Oxney Court

Oxney Court is a now ruinous house that dates back to the early 16th century. It was remodeled between 1820 and 1827 for John May, possibly by the architect Robert Lugar. The structure is built of red brick in a 'Minster Bond' style, with the main elevations rendered, while chalk block and flint are exposed within the building. Although the house is roofless, its walls stand to full height.

The building features two storeys with battlements, including a projecting battlemented tower on the right and an octagonal tower on the left, which has a circular stair turret. There is also a projecting battlemented porch with side turrets. The fenestration is irregular, with six label-headed mullioned lights on each floor, some of which are missing, and Gothick pointed lights in the towers. The tower and porch have segmental hooded arched openings, with a coat of arms above. To the left side, there is a two-storey canted bay.

Inside, the house has been gutted but retains structural remains from the 16th century, including cellars, interior walls, and main exterior walls. There is a cast iron spiral stair and some iron fireplaces. Originally, Oxney Court was a small manor house belonging to the de Crioll family and was later enlarged by John Sedley, who was an auditor to Henry VII. The house was first Gothicized in 1764 for the Jeken family and was then bought and remodeled around 1820-27 by John May, a banker and solicitor from Deal. It was burnt down when occupied by the army during World War One and has remained in a ruinous state since. About a quarter mile northeast are the ruins of Oxney church, the only other notable building in the ancient parish of Oxney.