NORMAN STAIRCASE
Overview
Heritage Category: Listed Building
Grade: I
List Entry Number: 1253715
Date first listed: 03-Dec-1949
Statutory Address: NORMAN STAIRCASE, THE CATHEDRAL PRECINCTS
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Location
Statutory Address: NORMAN STAIRCASE, THE CATHEDRAL PRECINCTS
The building or site itself may lie within the boundary of more than one authority.
County: Kent
District: Canterbury (District Authority)
National Grid Reference: TR 15134 58107
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Reasons for Designation
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History
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Details
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944 THE CATHEDRAL PRECINCTS
Norman Staircase
TR 1558 SW 3/16B 3.12.49.
I GV
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This C12 staircase leads to the library of the King's School and is said
to be the only C12 staircase in England. 18 stone steps, The sides are
of flint and ashlar and the roof is tiled and has a tile-hung gable. The
base has 4 columns with Norman capitals and arches and a balustrade formed
by pilasters.
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: TR1513558107
Legacy
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Legacy System number: 170569
Legacy System: LBS
Legal
This building is listed under the Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990 as amended for its special architectural or historic interest.
End of official listing