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Great Cloister
Hob Uid: 464414
Location : Kent Canterbury Non Civil Parish
Grid Ref : TR1506057950
Summary : Originally the Great Cloister to the monastery of Christ Church and partially destroyed in a great earthquake in 1382. The Cloister was rebuilt under Prior Chillenden (1391-1411). Further restoration work was carried out during most of the 19th century.
More information : Cloister to Christchurch Cathedral. Grade A. Originally the Great Cloister to the monastery of Christchurch, rebuilt under Prior Chillenden (1390-1411). (1) (TR 15065795) Great Cloister [NR]. (2)

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Source details : DOE (HHR) City of Canterbury Kent Sept 1973 61-2
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Source Number : 2
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Source details : OS 1:1250 1972
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Monument Types:

Monument Period Name : Medieval
Display Date : Extant pre 1382
Monument End Date : 1382
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Monument Type : Cloister
Evidence : Documentary Evidence

Monument Period Name : Medieval
Display Date : Part destroyed 1382
Monument End Date : 1382
Monument Start Date : 1382
Monument Type : Cloister
Evidence : Destroyed Monument

Monument Period Name : Medieval
Display Date : Rebuilt 1390-1411
Monument End Date : 1411
Monument Start Date : 1390
Monument Type : Cloister
Evidence : Extant Building

Monument Period Name : Post Medieval
Display Date : C19 restoration
Monument End Date : 1899
Monument Start Date : 1800
Monument Type : Cloister
Evidence : Extant Building

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External Cross Reference Source : Listed Building List Entry Legacy Uid
External Cross Reference Number : 170529
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External Cross Reference Source : National Monuments Record Number
External Cross Reference Number : TR 15 NE 72
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