Covered Norman Staircase in the grounds of Canterbury Cathedral
The covered staircase dates from 1100, built by the Normans along with the vast rebuilding of the buildings in the Cathedral close. The staircase is the part of the Poor Pilgrim's Hall that served as a shelter for pilgrims. The entrance and parts of the North Wall remained from that building. Today it’s part of the King's School. Near the Norman Staircase is The Memorial Court with an octagonal shaft on the base topped with the cross. It was erected after World War I. Now it serves as a memorial of those who died during the World Wars.
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Location: Canterbury Cathedral, Canterbury, Kent,
Photo credit: © John Gaffen 2 / Alamy / Afripics
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Keywords: arches, architecture, canterbury, cathedral, covered, historic, norman, pillars, staircase, stone
