Listed Building: THE CATHEDRAL PRECINCTS (1085078)

Grade I
Authority
Volume/Map/Item 856, 3, 15
Date assigned 03 May 1967
Date last amended

Description

1. 944 THE CATHEDRAL PRECINCTS Nos 22 to 26 (consec) TR 1558 SW 3/15 3.5.67. I GV 2. These comprise the whole of the north side of Green Court, Originally these buildings were some of the office buildings of Christchurch Priory, such as the bakehouse, Brewery and Granary. They are now part of King's School. The range includes work of various periods including modern restoration after bomb damage. It is built in 3 sections. The east section is of flints. 2 storeys and attic. 6 dormers and 8 windows. There is a gateway in the centre and another pointed arch to the west of this, one C15 window with 2 cinquefoil-healed lights, 2 sash windows of tile C18, tile rest modern. Crenellated porch. The centre section is recessed. 2 storeys and attics flint and brick in a diaper pattern. C19 windows with some mullions and transoms. Off centre doorcase with flat hood and brackets and 6 fielded panelled door. 2 gabled dormers. The west section is 2 storeys flint and brick in a diaper pattern, Old tiled roof with 5 hipped dormers, Parapet. 6 buttresses, 10 windows. There is a recessed area supported by 2 stone columns. 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 buildings adjoining to left, King's School Library and Norman staircase form a group. Listing NGR: TR1520858044

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

Map

Location

Grid reference TR 1517 5806 (point)
Map sheet TR15NE
Civil Parish CANTERBURY, CANTERBURY, KENT

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Record last edited

Nov 16 2006 4:25PM