A late medieval framed gable is associated with 47 High Street, Canterbury. The exterior of the building's cladding appears to be modern, however, elements of medieval fabric survive within the building. These include "2no. closed frames with queen strut posts, collar ties and braces, 1no. open frame with collar tie, moulded timber beam at ground floor level, brick walls in the footprint of two chambers as shown in 1874 OS Map, remnant plaster and early decoration" (from the original report, 1). Lathe and daub lining is also associated with the structure.
17th century building material also forms part of the building. This includes an "inset floor with wide oak boards (partially in situ), partial lath and plaster ceiling to underside of inset floor, and wall nibs at ground floor level with moulded plaster detail" (from the original report, 1).
The Church House was associated with the Church of St Mary Bredman (TR 15 NW 323). The gable is associated with the Church House, a building now incorporated into a department store. The Church House dates from the late medieval period and is part of the group of buildings forming 47 High Street. Remnants of different walls and elements of the timber framing of the house survive. The dating of these features is unclear, however, they may date from the 16th or 17th century.
The building's roof is a rare ?1600 AD form - in-line butt-side purlin form with wind-braces, and is formed of oak laid in the medieval style. Some early lath, daub, and plaster material survives with evidence for early painted decoration. A significant feature within the house is a large five light ground floor window in the east wall comprised of an oak lintel, Caen and Kentish Ragstone. "Its original stanchion and saddle bars survive, located in lead-filled sockets in the hollow moulded mullions, along with pintels for the opening iron casements. Glazing grooves for the missing leaded glass can be seen." (from the original report, 1).

A 17th century attic room is present within the building. (1)

<1> RPS, 2020, Heritage Statement 46-47 High Street, Canterbury (Unpublished document). SKE55873.