Maidstone is a 17th century plantation and private residence in Owings, Maryland. The big house, built for the notable Chew family is tilted, a heavy medieval chimney has been slowly pulling the house to one side. - AsNotedIn
| Y/M/D | Person | Association | Description | Composition | Food | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Y/M/D | Person | Association | Description | Composition | Food | Event |
| 1678/00/00 | Benjamin Chew (1671-1700) | Home | Maidstone is built between 1683 and 1699 for Benjamin chew in what was then Anne Arundel County in the Province of Maryland. A brick in one of the chimneys is dated 1678. | |||
| 1693/10/30 | Samuel Chew of Maidstone | Home | Elizabeth Benson Bond Chew, wife of Benjamin Chew, gives birth to a son, Samuel Chew. Samuel will grow up at Maidstone. | |||
| 1722/11/19 | Judge Benjamin Chew | Born | One of nine children of Samuel Chew, Benjamin Chew is born to Mary Galloway Chew at Maidstone plantation. | |||
| 1743/07/00 | Judge Benjamin Chew | Owner | Upon his father's death, Benjamin Chew inherits Maidstone. He will sell the plantation to farmer Lewis Lewin in 1745. |
| Particulars for Maidstone Plantation: | |
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| Area of Significance | Architecture |
| Criteria | Architecture-Engineering |
| Sight Category | Building |
| Architectural Style | Medieval Transitional |
| Level of Significance | National |
| Historic Use | Single dwelling |
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