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Monument details

Summary

Grade I listed building. Main construction periods 1066 to 1899.The Deanery is a large long building built in flint and brick, is of several periods and was originally the Priors Guest House. A tower was added at the south end in the late 15th century and a section dating from the late 16th century was damaged by bombing during the Second World War and later rebuilt. The building is now the Deanery and the Offices for the Cathedral Appeal Fund.

Monument Types

• BUILDING (Medieval to Modern - 1400 AD to 2050 AD)

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Description from record TR 15 NE 59:
(TR 15195798) The Deanery (NAT). (1) The Cathedral Precincts: No 20 (The Deanery). No 21 (The Cathedral Appeal Fund Office). Grade I. The Deanery is a large long building of several periods originally the prior's Guest house. At the south end is a 15thc tower. Next to this is a section dating from the 16thcdamaged by bombing and rebuilt in facsimile. To the north is another 15. The facade of No.21 is largely 19thc but contains a Medieval arch.(2) Additional bibliography. (3) (TR 15205800) Deanery [NR]. (4) No 20 The Cathedral Precincts. Several periods of building. At south end the tower of 1473-5, then late 16th century section (dated 1570 on eastern gables), rebuilt after bomb damage on west side. The north part is early 15th century. No 21 The Cathedral Precincts. Medieval building much altered in 19th century. (5)

The following text is from the original listed building designation:
1. 944 THE CATHEDRAL PRECINCTS
No 20 (The Deanery) No 21 (The Cathedral Appeal Fund office ) TR 1557 NW 5/14 TR 1558 SW 3/14 3,12.49.
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2. The Deanery is a large long building of several periods originally the Prior's Guest House. At the south end is a C15 tower of 4 storeys, built of flints filth a castellated parapet. Next to this is a section dating from the C16 in which sash windows were later inserted. This was damaged by bombing and rebuilt in facsimile. 2 storeys flint and brick, 3 gables with a 2nd floor window beneath the centre gable, being a bay of 5 lights, and the northernmost window round-headed. To the north is another 15 section with a parapet and buttress. No 21, has 2 storeys and 3 windows. The facade is largely C19 but contains a Mediaeval 4 centred stone arch. Flints with red brick dressings and quoins. Glazing bars intact.
Nos 20 to 29A (consec), Pilgrim's or Pentise entry attached to No 29, wall in garden of No 29, wall and gatepiers between Nos 28 and 29, Gateway from Green Court and building adjoining to left, King's School Library and Norman Staircase form a group.
Listing NGR: TR1521758024 (6)

<1> OS 1:1250 1972 (OS Card Reference). SKE48184.

<2> DOE (HHR) City of Canterbury Kent Sept 1973 71 (OS Card Reference). SKE40133.

<3> BOE NE & E Kent 1983 225 (J Newman) (OS Card Reference). SKE38205.

<4> OS 1:500 1874 (OS Card Reference). SKE48230.

<5> Hist Builds Survey Cant City Council/RCHME 57022 6 of 12 (OS Card Reference). SKE43848.

<6> English Heritage, List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest (Map). SKE16160.

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