Listed Building: PRIORS GATE (1086428)

Grade I
Authority
Volume/Map/Item 1357, 9, 201
Date assigned 24 October 1950
Date last amended

Description

ROCHESTER THE PRECINCT TQ 7468 SW 9/201 Priors Gate 24-10-50 GV I S gate into the cathedral and priory precincts. Probably 1344 when this stretch of wall was built. Random rubble ragstone. 2 storeys with NW stair turret; parapet with moulded string course, much eroded. Arches of 2 orders, the lower order 4- centred, the upper (with hood mould) segmental, the jambs chamfered with pyramid stops. Vault, the ribs with chamfer and roll moulding; eroded corbels. Original cusped lancet to S; renewed 2-light Decorated window to N. Doorway to turret which rises well above gateway parapet. Listing NGR: TQ7420468450

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Sources (1)

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

Map

Location

Grid reference TQ 7420 6844 (point)
Map sheet TQ76NW
Civil Parish ROCHESTER & CHATHAM, MEDWAY, KENT

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Record last edited

Nov 15 2006 5:35PM