Listed Building record TR 15 NE 636 - NORMAN STAIRCASE

Summary

Grade I listed building. Main construction periods 1100 to 1199. A 12th century stair case which originally lead to the mid-12th century first floor hall known on a contemporary plan as the "Aula Nova" possibly part of the almonry of the priory. Excavations within the vicinity of the staircase were carried out in 1978-9. The most important structural remains that were found date from the mid 12th century and consist of the east wall of the vaulted undercroft of the hall and the monastic drain which led from the 'necessarium' on the south side of the Green Court to the northern city ditch. The mid 12th century building levels completely sealed Late Saxon and Early Norman levels. A pit and a small lane which must have led off the intra-mural street nearby were also found.

Location

Grid reference TR 1513 5810 (point)
Map sheet TR15NE
County KENT
District CANTERBURY, KENT
Civil Parish CANTERBURY, CANTERBURY, KENT

Map

Type and Period (1)

Full Description

<1> OS 1/500 1874 (OS Card Reference). SKE48131.

<2> DOE (HHR) City of Canterbury Kent Sept 1973 75 (OS Card Reference). SKE40137.

<3> Hist Builds Survey Cant City Council/RCHME 57022 8 of 12 (OS Card Reference). SKE43850.

<4> Arch Cant 93 1977 217 (T Tatton-Brown) (OS Card Reference). SKE36132.

<5> English Heritage, Register of Scheduled Monuments (Scheduling record). SKE16191.

<6> English Heritage, List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest (Map). SKE16160.

Sources/Archives (6)

  • <1> OS Card Reference: OS 1/500 1874.
  • <2> OS Card Reference: DOE (HHR) City of Canterbury Kent Sept 1973 75.
  • <3> OS Card Reference: Hist Builds Survey Cant City Council/RCHME 57022 8 of 12.
  • <4> OS Card Reference: Arch Cant 93 1977 217 (T Tatton-Brown).
  • <5> Scheduling record: English Heritage. Register of Scheduled Monuments.
  • <6>XY Map: English Heritage. List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest. [Mapped feature: #23738 Staircase, ]

Finds (0)

Protected Status/Designation

Related Monuments/Buildings (1)

Related Events/Activities (3)

  • Intrusive Event: 'Norman Staircase', Green Court, King's School (Ref: CAT: 118) (EKE13433)
  • Non-Intrusive Event: Aula Nova, Norman Staircase, Canterbury Cathedral Precincts (Ref: CAT: 210) (EKE13432)
  • Non-Intrusive Event: Aula Nova, Norman Staircase, Cathedral Precincts (Ref: CAT: 352) (EKE13431)

Record last edited

Dec 21 2021 1:36PM