The Claustral Buildings of the Former Augustinian Priory of St Andrew Now Incorporated in Hexham Court House and Hexham House Clinic the Court House and Hexham House Clinic
THE CLAUSTRAL BUILDINGS OF THE FORMER AUGUSTINIAN PRIORY OF ST ANDREW NOW INCORPORATED IN HEXHAM COURT HOUSE AND HEXHAM HOUSE CLINIC, BEAUMONT STREET
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Overview
- Heritage Category:
- Listed Building
- Grade:
- I
- List Entry Number:
- 1370776
- Date first listed:
- 02-Oct-1951
- List Entry Name:
- The Claustral Buildings of the Former Augustinian Priory of St Andrew Now Incorporated in Hexham Court House and Hexham House Clinic the Court House and Hexham House Clinic
- Statutory Address:
- THE CLAUSTRAL BUILDINGS OF THE FORMER AUGUSTINIAN PRIORY OF ST ANDREW NOW INCORPORATED IN HEXHAM COURT HOUSE AND HEXHAM HOUSE CLINIC, BEAUMONT STREET
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- Heritage Category:
- Listed Building
- Grade:
- I
- List Entry Number:
- 1370776
- Date first listed:
- 02-Oct-1951
- Date of most recent amendment:
- 18-May-1976
- List Entry Name:
- The Claustral Buildings of the Former Augustinian Priory of St Andrew Now Incorporated in Hexham Court House and Hexham House Clinic the Court House and Hexham House Clinic
- Statutory Address 1:
- THE CLAUSTRAL BUILDINGS OF THE FORMER AUGUSTINIAN PRIORY OF ST ANDREW NOW INCORPORATED IN HEXHAM COURT HOUSE AND HEXHAM HOUSE CLINIC, BEAUMONT STREET
- Statutory Address 2:
- THE COURT HOUSE AND HEXHAM HOUSE CLINIC, THE SEAL OR SELE
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Unless the List entry states otherwise, it includes both the structure itself and any object or structure fixed to it (whether inside or outside) as well as any object or structure within the curtilage of the building.
For these purposes, to be included within the curtilage of the building, the object or structure must have formed part of the land since before 1st July 1948.
The scope of legal protection for listed buildings
This List entry helps identify the building designated at this address for its special architectural or historic interest.
Unless the List entry states otherwise, it includes both the structure itself and any object or structure fixed to it (whether inside or outside) as well as any object or structure within the curtilage of the building.
For these purposes, to be included within the curtilage of the building, the object or structure must have formed part of the land since before 1st July 1948.
Location
- Statutory Address:
- THE CLAUSTRAL BUILDINGS OF THE FORMER AUGUSTINIAN PRIORY OF ST ANDREW NOW INCORPORATED IN HEXHAM COURT HOUSE AND HEXHAM HOUSE CLINIC, BEAUMONT STREET
- Statutory Address:
- THE COURT HOUSE AND HEXHAM HOUSE CLINIC, THE SEAL OR SELE
The building or site itself may lie within the boundary of more than one authority.
- District:
- Northumberland (Unitary Authority)
- Parish:
- Hexham
- National Grid Reference:
- NY 93479 64056, NY 93535 64077
Details
BEAUMONT STREET 1. (North-West Side) 5334 The Claustral Buildings of the former Augustinian Priory of St Andrew now incorporated in Hexham Court House and Hexham House Clinic (formerly listed as Remains of the Abbey) NY 9364 1/2 2.10.51.
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2. C13 Vestibule to Chapterhouse to south of south transept: ruins now incorporated in the St Cuthbert Chapel [1955]. Nothing significant remains of the Chapterhouse itself. Lavatorium: circa 1280 on wall of undercroft to south-west of west end of nave. 7 crocketted pointed arches corbelled above now walled-in trough. Blind tracery. Undercroft: south-west of west end of nave. Segmental barrel vault with chamfered ribs. Prior's House: C15 and C16 to west of undercroft and facing Prior's Court. Practically nothing left after repeated fire damage and early C19 ashlar rebuilding, except for Prior Leachman's window on north side above gateway to Prior's Court. Cusped and crocketted ogee arch with coat of arms as finial charged with the saltire cross of the Priory with a tall crest and supported by naked figures. 4 corbel masks below window and a leaf pattern panel. The C19 rebuilding is 2 storeys, 8 windows to south (glazing bar sashes) with a segmental archway to northern courtyard. Crenellated on north side. The Carnaby Block: dated 1539. Very much altered. North-west of west end of nave and north of Prior's House. 2 storeys, 5 windows. Rough ashlar. Crenellated with chevron bedmould. 1,2 and 3 light mullion windows with 4 centre arched and moulded heads. Ground floor has had 3 segmental archways inserted, 2 partly glazed, one now a doorway. Elevation returned to west to join Prior's House. The East range: early C19 above the undercroft. 1+3+3+2 windows on 1st floor. Plate glass sashes. Ashlar. Steps to 1st floor on left. Roof hipped to left. 3 tall eaves chimneys. Ballroom with wood ceiling now court room. Returned to south: rubble. 2+4 windows, glazing bar sashes. Reeded doorcase with hood. Scheduled AM [Nos 51a and 51b].
Hexham Court House, together with the Priory Church of St Andrew, Market Place form a group.
Listing NGR: NY9349664079
Legacy
The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system.
- Legacy System number:
- 239040
- 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.
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