Listed Building record TR 15 NE 639 - CATHEDRAL CHOIR SCHOOL

Summary

Grade I listed building. Main construction periods 1300 to 1699. No 18 Cathederal Precincts A large L-shaped building of several periods. Originally the Table Hall to the Christchurch Monastery with a king-post roof dating from the late 13th century. The east wing is 15th century and the west half is late 17th century. Built in brick, stone and flint. Now a choir school.

Location

Grid reference TR 1518 5795 (point)
Map sheet TR15NE
County KENT
District CANTERBURY, KENT
Civil Parish CANTERBURY, CANTERBURY, KENT

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Type and Period (2)

Full Description

Description from record TR 15 NE 57:
No 18 The Cathedral Precincts. (Cathedral Choir School) Grade I. (TR 15195796 - OS 1:1250 1972). A large L-shaped building of several periods. The north wing is C14 and is of squared flints. This was originally the Table Hall to Christchurch Monastery. Paving in front of No 18 early C19. Water tank situated in front of No 18 C18. Wall between No 18 and the Cathedral is Georgian. (1) (TR 15205796) Refectory [NR]. (2) The Table Hall, which adjoins the north-east corner of the Infirmary Hall, is now the Choir House. It retains its original King-post roof,probably built in the third quarter of the 13th century, and some fine14th century traceried windows. (3) Table Hall 13th-14th century, east wing part 15th century. (4)

The following text is from the original listed building designation:
1. 944 THE CATHEDRAL PRECINCTS
No 18 (Cathedral Choir School) TR 1557 NW 5/12 3.12.49.
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2. A large L-shaped building of several periods. The north wing is C14 and is of squared flints. This was originally the Table Hall to Christchurch Monastry. 4 pointed windows with tracery and some very fine corbels. The East-West wing is in 2 separate sections. The east half is chequered work of stone and flints. C15 windows of stone and flints in the east gable end. On its south front a modern bay window has been added with very fine C16 carved fernale brackets. The west half is late C17. 2 storeys and attic plastered brick. The roof has 2 dormers and an eaves cornice. Stringcourse. 4 casement windows. Listing NGR: TR1518657962(5)


<1> DOE (HHR) City of Canterbury Kent Sept 1973 69 (OS Card Reference). SKE40130.

<2> OS 1:500 1874 (OS Card Reference). SKE48230.

<3> CAT Ann Rep 6 1981-2 29-31 illus (T Tatton-Brown) (OS Card Reference). SKE38679.

<4> Hist Build Survey Cant City Council/RCHME 57022 6 of 12 (OS Card Reference). SKE43826.

<5> English Heritage, List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest (Map). SKE16160.

Sources/Archives (5)

  • <1> OS Card Reference: DOE (HHR) City of Canterbury Kent Sept 1973 69.
  • <2> OS Card Reference: OS 1:500 1874.
  • <3> OS Card Reference: CAT Ann Rep 6 1981-2 29-31 illus (T Tatton-Brown).
  • <4> OS Card Reference: Hist Build Survey Cant City Council/RCHME 57022 6 of 12.
  • <5>XY Map: English Heritage. List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest. [Mapped feature: #23735 Listed building, ]

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Related Monuments/Buildings (1)

Related Events/Activities (2)

  • Intrusive Event: Archaeological evaluation, Table Hall, Canterbury, 2005 (Ref: THC-EV-05) (EKE19625)
  • Non-Intrusive Event: Infirmary Chapel and Table Hall (Ref: CAT: 118) (EKE13498)

Record last edited

Dec 20 2021 11:49AM