Monument record TR 15 NE 1224 - The Kitchen, Christchurch Priory

Summary

The Kitchen of the Priory was square in plan, with a pyramidal leaden roof. The angles had turrets, which were probably chimneys, each belonging to a fireplace below. The southern wall was occupied by a lofty open arch. Within, two arches are open, which may have been windows, or the fireplace to which the angle turrets above them belong.

Location

Grid reference Centred TR 1507 5800 (21m by 15m)
Map sheet TR15NE
County KENT
District CANTERBURY, KENT
Civil Parish CANTERBURY, CANTERBURY, KENT

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Full Description

Willis, R., 1868, 'The Architectural History of the Conventual Buildings of the Monastery of Christchurch in Canterbury' (Article in serial). SKE30206.

Blockley, K., Sparks, M. & Tatton-Brown, T., 1997, Canterbury Cathedral Nave, Archaeology, History and Architecture (Monograph). SKE29723.

Sources/Archives (2)

  • --- Monograph: Blockley, K., Sparks, M. & Tatton-Brown, T.. 1997. Canterbury Cathedral Nave, Archaeology, History and Architecture.
  • --- Article in serial: Willis, R.. 1868. 'The Architectural History of the Conventual Buildings of the Monastery of Christchurch in Canterbury'.

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Record last edited

Nov 24 2014 12:04PM