History

Medieval origins, perhaps incorporating parts of the Priory almonry. Secularised after Dissolution. Only the N and W walls incorporate medieval masonry, the building was largely rebuilt in late C18. Extended to S in C19. Restored about 1936 after the building became part of Cathedral; early C20 photos show R bay with lower roof line.

Exterior

South-west elevation of two storeys, 3 windows. Stone; roof of small stone slates; tall chimneys to centre, and R end. On first floor, three casement windows set at eaves. On ground floor, 3 casement windows in cambered heads. Gabled weatherboarded porch. Right return of 2 windows. Left return with window on each floor, and blocked medieval (?) doorway. To rear, irregular fenestration with, on ground floor, medieval lancet window.

Reasons for Listing

A building with medieval origins with Group Value with all the other listed buildings in the Cathedral precinct.

External Links

• Cadwr Listing
• Wikidata Q29486055

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Recommended Books

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  Essex: Buildings of England Series (Buildings of England) (Pevsner Architectural Guides: Buildings of England)
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  Surrey (The Buildings of England) (Pevsner Architectural Guides: Buildings of England)
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  Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990
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  Gwent/Monmouthshire (Pevsner Architectural Guides: Buildings of Wales)
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  Historic Environment Law: Planning, Listed Buildings, Monuments, Conservation Areas and Objects by Harwood, Richard (2012) Paperback
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  Wiltshire (Pevsner Architectural Guides: Buildings of England)