Meister Omers |
| Hob Uid: 464440 | |
Location :
Kent
Canterbury
Non Civil Parish
|
| Grid Ref : TR1525057920 |
| Summary : Originally a 15th century building used as a lodging house for the Prior's guests now with a 19th century exterior. Medieval elements include stone quoins, a blocked arch and 15th century windows in the south west corner of the building. Built with stone quoins and flint faced. The interior has Elizabethan wall paintings. |
More information : [TR 15235792] Meister Homors [NR] (1)
The Meister Homers - medieval house, east end of Christchurch Precincts. (2)
No 16 Cathedral Precincts (Meister Omers) Grade II. 19thc exterior to an early 15thc building which was originally a lodging for the Prior's guests. (3)
A detailed survey has been made of 'Meistes Omers' built in the 1530 for Cardinal Beauft, Bishop of Winchester. The whole of the main east-west stone building survives. Only the northern extension (excavated in 1978-9) was destroyed in the 17th and 19th centuries. (4)
House c1400, much restored in 1860's. (5) |