The Deanery |
| Hob Uid: 448308 | |
Location :
Devon
Exeter
Non Civil Parish
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| Grid Ref : SX9201092510 |
| Summary : On the site of the Nunnery of St Augustine, but probably re-built as the Deanery in the 15th century. A chapel of this date is much restored. The 15th century Great Hall, at the south-west end, is now a 2 storeyed stone building with round-headed windows. These contained 18th century Peckett glass, but were badly damaged 4 May 1942. The lower room is 16th or early 17th century with contemporary panelling, plaster frieze and ceiling. The dining room fireplace was removed here from a demolished house called `The Chantry'. North-east end of house largely modern. Built in a variety of materials with red brick and Heavitree stone walls and slate and tile roofs. The Great Hall has an arch-braced timber roof in 4 bays; Minstrels gallery. |
More information : [SX 9201 9251] Deanery on Site of (NAT) Nunnery (NR) (1)
The Deanery, Cathedral Close, on the site of the Nunnery of St. Augustine, was probably built in the 15th century. Comprises a chapel of this date, much restored and a Great Hall, at the south west end, now of two storeys and built of stone with round-headed windows. The north east end of the building is largely modern and of a variety of materials with red brick and Heavitree stone walls and slate and tile roofs. (2)
See SX99SW24 for the possible nunnery of St Augustine. (3) |