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Monument details

Summary

The Prior's Entry, otherwise known as the 'Dark Entry', is a late thirteen to early fourteenth century covered passageway leading from the Green Court, via Prior Selling's Gate (later), through a small open entrance-court and under the Neccesarium, between the Prior's Hall and second Dormitory to the Infirmary Cloister over which the Cheker Building extended.

Monument Types

• COVERED WAY (C14, Undated)

Full description

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The Prior's Entry, otherwise known as the 'Dark Entry', is a late thirteen to early fourteenth century covered passageway leading from the Green Court, via Prior Selling's Gate (later), through a small open entrance-court and under the Neccesarium, between the Prior's Hall and second Dormitory to the Infirmary Cloister over which the Cheker Building extended.

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

Collinson, P., Ramsey, N. & Sparks, M., 1995, A History of Canterbury Cathedral (Monograph). SKE30201.

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

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