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Monument details

Summary

Grade I listed building. Main construction periods 1300 to 1699. No 18 Cathederal Precincts A large L-shaped building of several periods. Originally the Table Hall to the Christchurch Monastery with a king-post roof dating from the late 13th century. The east wing is 15th century and the west half is late 17th century. Built in brick, stone and flint. Now a choir school.

Monument Types

• BUILDING (Medieval to Modern - 1300 AD to 2050 AD)
• REFECTORY (HOUSE, Medieval - 1400 AD to 1499 AD)

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Description from record TR 15 NE 57:
No 18 The Cathedral Precincts. (Cathedral Choir School) Grade I. (TR 15195796 - OS 1:1250 1972). A large L-shaped building of several periods. The north wing is C14 and is of squared flints. This was originally the Table Hall to Christchurch Monastery. Paving in front of No 18 early C19. Water tank situated in front of No 18 C18. Wall between No 18 and the Cathedral is Georgian. (1) (TR 15205796) Refectory [NR]. (2) The Table Hall, which adjoins the north-east corner of the Infirmary Hall, is now the Choir House. It retains its original King-post roof,probably built in the third quarter of the 13th century, and some fine14th century traceried windows. (3) Table Hall 13th-14th century, east wing part 15th century. (4)

The following text is from the original listed building designation:
1. 944 THE CATHEDRAL PRECINCTS
No 18 (Cathedral Choir School) TR 1557 NW 5/12 3.12.49.
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2. A large L-shaped building of several periods. The north wing is C14 and is of squared flints. This was originally the Table Hall to Christchurch Monastry. 4 pointed windows with tracery and some very fine corbels. The East-West wing is in 2 separate sections. The east half is chequered work of stone and flints. C15 windows of stone and flints in the east gable end. On its south front a modern bay window has been added with very fine C16 carved fernale brackets. The west half is late C17. 2 storeys and attic plastered brick. The roof has 2 dormers and an eaves cornice. Stringcourse. 4 casement windows. Listing NGR: TR1518657962(5)

<1> DOE (HHR) City of Canterbury Kent Sept 1973 69 (OS Card Reference). SKE40130.

<2> OS 1:500 1874 (OS Card Reference). SKE48230.

<3> CAT Ann Rep 6 1981-2 29-31 illus (T Tatton-Brown) (OS Card Reference). SKE38679.

<4> Hist Build Survey Cant City Council/RCHME 57022 6 of 12 (OS Card Reference). SKE43826.

<5> English Heritage, List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest (Map). SKE16160.

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