Description

1.
944 THE CATHEDRAL PRECINCTS

Norman Staircase
TR 1558 SW 3/16B 3.12.49.

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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

External Links

• Historic England Listing
• Wikidata Q17529592

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Recommended Books

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  The Victorian House Manual (2nd Edition): How They Were Built, Improvements & Refurbishment, Solutions to All Common Defects - Includes Relevant ... ... Properties (Haynes Manual) (Haynes Manuals)
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  Worcestershire Revised Edition (Buildings of England) (Pevsner Architectural Guides: Buildings of England)
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  Liverpool: Pevsner City Guide (Pevsner Architectural Guides: City Guides)
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  For the Record
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  Lancashire: Liverpool and the South-West (Pevsner Architectural Guides: Buildings of England)
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  Department for Communities Listed Historic Buildings of Northern Ireland: Information Guide for the 2nd Survey of Historic Buildings