More information : (TL 53978025) Bishop's Palace (NR) (1) (TL 54048014) Chapel (NR) (TL 54008003) Ely Porta (NR) (TL 54158018) Deanery (NAT) (TL 54258029) The Almonry (NAT) (2) The following buildings associated with the cathedral are listed buildings: - The Almonry Grade 1. A late 12th century building of stone rubble with Barnack stone dressings. It is built above a vaulted undercroft of about 1200. Wall Grade 1. A high 14th century stone rubble wall extends east from the Almonry to the west end of No 2 Fore Hill. A stone rubble wall also extends south and west on the boundary between the Cathedral precinct, and the gardens of the Almonry and Painted Chamber. The Sacristy, Gate and Goldsmith's Tower Grade 1. Built by Alan of Walsingham soon after he became sacrist in 1322, probably incorporating an older building known as The Old Hall in the 14th century. The only part of Walsingham's building which survives is the north wall; the remainder is mainly 19th century. The Great Hall (Bishop's Residence) Grade 1. The Great Hall or Guest Hall was built in the mid 13th century and was remodelled in the early 14th century. It is built above a fine vaulted undercroft with ribbed vaults. The Queen's Hall Grade 1. Built by Prior Crauden about 1330. Many 14th century features remain, including the undercroft with ribbed vaulting. It is now the Headmaster's House of the King's School. Guest Quarters of the Monastery Grade 1. Two ranges of buildings, now part of King's School, extending south from the Queen's Hall and backing on the The Gallery (shown as West Range on Plan). The north range was built, probably as a granary, about 1180, and converted to guest quarters in the 14th century. The south range was also built in the 14th century, shortly after the north range was completed. Walls to the Guest Quarters of the Monastery and Ely Porta Grade 1. Prior's House Grade 1. The Prior's House, now a boarding house of the King's School, was largely rebuilt in the early 14th century by Prior Crauden above a 12th century vaulted undercroft. Prior Crauden's Chapel Grade 1. A private chapel built by Prior Crauden in 1324-5, adjoining the south west corner of the hall. It was built over a 13th century vaulted undercroft. Barn and Storehouse Grade 1. Built about 1374. It stands to the south of Ely Porta and is a long, rectangular building and is now part of King's School. The Infirmary was built in the 12th century and consisted of a long nave with side aisles and a chapel at the east end. Between the 12th and 14th centuries various buildings were built into and added to the aisles. The nave has now become the approach road to the buildings (Infirmary Lane). The Dark Cloister Grade 1. A mid 13th century vaulted passage originally connecting the Dormitory with the Infirmary, with a storey above which probably contained a school. All that now remains is the south wall of the vaulted passage and a short length of the upper storey. Poucher's Hall Grade 1. The building at the north west end of Infirmary Lane was originally the Blood Letting House, built in the early 14th century. It was rebuilt in 1416 by Prior Powcher, and a third storey, timber frame, was added in the early 16th century. The Painted Chamber (Walsingham House) Grade 1. Built in the early 14th century by Alan of Walsingham for his own occupation. It contains some 12th century features. Now a boarding house of King's School. The Chapel of the Infirmary (Deanery) Grade 1. The Chapel of the Infirmary was originally an extension of the Infirmary Hall and had a chancel at the east end. The chancel is now incorporated within the present Deanery and part of the chancel arch survives on the west wall. The building retains many 12th century features. Brick dwellings were added on the south and east sides in the 18th century, and there are some 19th century alterations. The Black Hostelry and Cellarer's Chamber Grade 1. The Black Hostelry stands to the south of Infirmary Lane and was built about 1291-2. The vaulted under-croft is of the early 13th century and the building has a number of later features. The cellarer's chamber now the Chapter Office, adjoins the Black Hostelry on the east side. It was built into the south aisle of the Infirmary in the 15th century. Cellarer's House Grade 1. The Cellarer's House, now a boarding house of King's School, extends south at the west end of Infirmary Lane. It is probably earlier than the Infirmary. The ground storey has massive walls and a Norman barrel vault. Much of the building was demolished in 1770 when a house was built on the south side. Bishop's Palace (The Palace School) Grade 1. Bishop's Palace stands on the south side of Palace Green to the west of the Cathedral and was originally built in the 15th century by Bishop Alcock (1486-1501). The only surviving part of Alcock's palace is the east tower and the lower part of the west tower. The upper part of the west tower and the west wing were built Bishop Goodrich in 1550. The recessed centre part and the block facing south were built by Bishop Laney (1667-75) who demolished the major part of Bishop Goodrich's palace. The interior was remodelled in 1771 by Bishop Keen. No 9 The Gallery (Stables to Bishop's Palace) Grade 1. A 13th century stone rubble building, originally a range of stables with lofts and living quarters above, now a single dwelling. The north front was remodelled in the 16th century and faced in red brick, probably by Bishop Goodrich. (3-4) Bishop's Palace extant and in good condition. See ground photograph. (5)
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