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Latitude: 51.2815 / 51°16'53"N
Longitude: 1.0835 / 1°5'0"E
OS Eastings: 615134
OS Northings: 158107
OS Grid: TR151581
Mapcode National: GBR TY2.QQ0
Mapcode Global: VHLGM.Q1NY
Plus Code: 9F3373JM+H9
Entry Name: Norman Staircase
Listing Date: 3 December 1949
Grade: I
Source: Historic England
Source ID: 1253715
English Heritage Legacy ID: 170569
Also known as: Strangers Hall entrance
ID on this website: 101253715
Location: Northgate, Canterbury, Kent, CT1
County: Kent
District: Canterbury
Electoral Ward/Division: Westgate
Parish: Non Civil Parish
Built-Up Area: Canterbury
Traditional County: Kent
Lieutenancy Area (Ceremonial County): Kent
Tagged with: Architectural structure
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944 THE CATHEDRAL PRECINCTS
Norman Staircase
TR 1558 SW 3/16B 3.12.49.
I GV
2.
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
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