Description from record TR 15 NW 334:
No 17 Best Lane [TR 14865795 sited from OS 1/1250]. Grade II. Probably timber-framed building refaced in the 18th century. (1) 16th century timber framed building. (2)

A watching brief carried out in 2013 found no significant finds or features (3)

The following text is from the original listed building designation:
1. 944 BEST LANE (South East Side)
No 17 TR 1457 NE 4/90 3.5.67.
II GV
2. Probably timber-framed building refaced in C18. 2 storeys. Ground floor stuccoed, first floor painted brick. Old tiled roof with 1 hipped dormer. 2 C19 sashes in moulded architraves. Overhang with C18 moulded bressumer. Right side doorcase has a rectangular fanlight, 2 unusual console brackets, pilasters and a 4 panelled door. Rear elevation of brick.
Nos 16A to 20 (consec), Nos 22 and 23 form a group.
Listing NGR: TR1486657949 (4)

<1> DOE (HHR) City of Canterbury Kent Sept 1973 11 (OS Card Reference). SKE39986.

<2> Hist Build Survey Cant City Council RCHME 57021 3 of 21 (OS Card Reference). SKE43818.

<3> Canterbury Archaeological Trust Ltd, 2013, 17 Best Lane, Canterbury, Kent, Archaeological Watching Brief Summary Sheet Report (Unpublished document). SKE53377.

<4> English Heritage, List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest (Map). SKE16160.