Monument record TR 15 NE 1246 - Chambers north side of Infirmary Hall, Christchurch Priory

Summary

The Infirmary Hall was divided into three main area the hall and two side aisle, one to the south and another to the north.

Location

Grid reference Centred TR 1517 5795 (37m by 19m)
Map sheet TR15NE
County KENT
District CANTERBURY, KENT
Civil Parish CANTERBURY, CANTERBURY, KENT

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Full Description

The Infirmary Hall was divided into three main area the hall and two side aisle, one to the south and another to the north. The south aisle was later converted into accommodation for the SubPrior by division into lodgings and similarly the north aisle was divided up into seven chambers for the infirm probably during Prior Chillenden's time 1382-1396, or possibly earier by Prior Hathbrande (1338-1370). These buildings wer largely demolished at the Dissolution.


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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Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

Related Monuments/Buildings (0)

Related Events/Activities (1)

  • Non-Intrusive Event: Infirmary Chapel and Table Hall (Ref: CAT: 118) (EKE13498)

Record last edited

Dec 1 2014 2:13PM