Listed Building: CHRISTCHURCH CATHEDRAL (1336823)
| Grade | I |
|---|---|
| Authority | |
| Volume/Map/Item | 856, 5, 1 |
| Date assigned | 03 December 1949 |
| Date last amended |
Description
944 THE CATHEDRAL PRECINCTS Christchurch Cathedral TR 1557 NW 5/1 3.12.49 I The original church on the site was one built for Roman CHristians. St Augustine reconsecrated theis church in 602 AD. The Present building is a mixture of building styles from the C11 to the present day. The exterior is built mainly of Caen stone. On the East side some Romanesque arcading is visible though most of the stone work dates from 1175-84, built by WIlliam of Sens and WIlliam the Englishman, or form the late C14 to Mid C15 rebuilding. The south-west tower was built in 1424-34, the north-west tower is a replica of this built in 1832-41. THe central "Bell Harry" tower of brick faced with stone was built between 1494 and 1503 and is one of the first brick structures. 7 bay Nave with clerestory, built between 1378 - 1410. Choir and Corona built by William of Sens and William the Englishman. Very fine early Romanesque crypt of 10 bays and Chapel of OUr Lady of the Undercroft.
Listing NGR: TR1511457922
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Sources (1)
- SKE16160 Map: English Heritage. List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest.
Location
| Grid reference | TR 1508 5792 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TR15NE |
| Civil Parish | CANTERBURY, CANTERBURY, KENT |
Related Monuments/Buildings (14)
- Canterbury Christ Church Cathedral (Listed Building) (TR 15 NE 125)
- East End, Christchurch Cathedral (Monument) (TR 15 NE 1305)
- Foundations and upper structure of Bell Harry Tower, Christchurch Cathedral (Monument) (TR 15 NE 1293)
- Lady Chapel or Deans Chapel, Christchurch Cathedral (Monument) (TR 15 NE 1198)
- NW Transept remains, Christ Church Cathedral (Monument) (TR 15 NE 1204)
- Steps up from the Nave to the Choir, Christ Church Cathedral (Monument) (TR 15 NE 1202)
- The Anglo-Saxon Cathedral (Monument) (TR 15 NE 1206)
- The Brenchley Chantry Chapel, Christ Church Cathedral (Monument) (TR 15 NE 1205)
- The Cathedral Precincts, The Great Dorter (Monument) (TR 15 NE 1136)
- The Cellarer's Lodging and Novices School, Christchurch Priory (Monument) (TR 15 NE 1214)
- The Chantry Chapel of Henry IV, Christ Church Cathedral (Monument) (TR 15 NE 1207)
- The Monk's Choir, Christ Church Cathedral (Monument) (TR 15 NE 1208)
- Trinity Chapel, Christchurch Cathedral (Monument) (TR 15 NE 1199)
- Warhams Chantry, Christ Church Cathedral (Monument) (TR 15 NE 1203)
Record last edited
Dec 8 2014 10:24AM