Listed Building: NORMAN STAIRCASE (1253715)

Grade I
Authority
Volume/Map/Item 856, 3, 16B
Date assigned 03 December 1949
Date last amended

Description

1. 944 THE CATHEDRAL PRECINCTS Norman Staircase TR 1558 SW 3/16B 3.12.49. I GV 2. This C12 staircase leads to the library of the King's School and is said to be the only C12 staircase in England. 18 stone steps, The sides are of flint and ashlar and the roof is tiled and has a tile-hung gable. The base has 4 columns with Norman capitals and arches and a balustrade formed by pilasters. Nos 20 to 29A (consec), Pilgrim's or Pentise entry attached to No 29, wall in garden of No 29, wall and gatepiers between Nos 28 and 29, Gateway from Green Court and building adjoining to left, King's School, Library and Norman staircase form a group. Listing NGR: TR1513558107

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  • Map: English Heritage. List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest.

Map

Location

Grid reference TR 1513 5810 (point)
Map sheet TR15NE
Civil Parish CANTERBURY, CANTERBURY, KENT

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Record last edited

Nov 16 2006 4:25PM