Monument record TR 15 NE 1357 - North Buttress, St. Gregory's Priory

Summary

A large continuous masonry buttress was added to the north wall of the church late in the 14th century, probably following the serious earthquake of 1382. Three large buttresses were also added to the south wall of the church at the same time. The church was demolished at the Dissolution of c. 1538.

Location

Grid reference Centred TR 1523 5824 (20m by 25m)
Map sheet TR15NE
County KENT
District CANTERBURY, KENT
Civil Parish CANTERBURY, CANTERBURY, KENT

Map

Type and Period (1)

Full Description

Hicks, M., 1989, 'St. Gregory's Priory: The Church and Conventual Buildings' (Article in serial). SKE30366.

Hicks, A. & Hicks, M., 2001, St. Gregory's Priory, Northgate, Canterbury, Excavations 1988-1991 (Monograph). SKE30367.

Sources/Archives (2)

  • --- Article in serial: Hicks, M.. 1989. 'St. Gregory's Priory: The Church and Conventual Buildings'.
  • --- Monograph: Hicks, A. & Hicks, M.. 2001. St. Gregory's Priory, Northgate, Canterbury, Excavations 1988-1991.

Finds (0)

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

Related Monuments/Buildings (0)

Related Events/Activities (3)

  • Intrusive Event: High Street St Gregory's and No's 90-91 Northgate (Ref: CAT: 2) (EKE13550)
  • Intrusive Event: St Gregory's Priory (Ref: CAT: 115 / site code: NGA88, NGB88) (EKE13551)
  • Intrusive Event: St Gregory's Priory Development, Northgate (Ref: CAT: 115) (EKE13709)

Record last edited

Jan 5 2015 2:28PM