Description from record TR 15 NW 361:
Nos 20, 20A and 21 High Street [TR 14835790 - sited from OS 1/1250 1974]. Grade II. Originally the George Inn. No 20 and 20A. A 15th century timber-framed building refaced in the 19th century containing a medieval celler and gallery. The exterior is early 19th century. No 21. A timber-framed building refaced in the 19th century containinga 12th century cellar and gallery. The exterior is late 18th century.(1) Nos 20 and 20A High Street. Medieval timber-framed building much altered and refaced in 19th century. No 21 High Street. Medieval timber-framed building. Medieval stone undercroft. (2) A 13th century vaulted undercroft and a 14th or 15th century medieval building were discovered during survey and recording work at No 21 High Street. (3)

The following text is from the original listed building designation:
1. 944 HIGH STREET (North East Side)
Nos 20 & 20A TR 1457 NE 4/310
II GV
2. Originally part of the George Inn, this is a C15 timber-framed building refaced in the C19 containing a Mediaeval cellar and gallery. The exterior is early C19. 3 storeys stuccoed. Old tiled roof with bracket cornice and quoins. 4 sashes with vertical glazing bars only, set in Italiamte architraves.
The Public Library and Museum at Beaney Institute, Nos 20, 20A, 21, 24 & King`s Bridge form a group.
Listing NGR: TR1484657911 (4)

<1> DOE (HHR) City or Canterbury Kent Sept 1973 100-1 (OS Card Reference). SKE40177.

<2> Hist Bldgs Survey Canterbury City Council/RCHME 57026 2 of 4 (OS Card Reference). SKE43805.

<3> Canterbury's Arch 1987-88 36-38 (RW Austin) (OS Card Reference). SKE38565.

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