Lavatorium In Centre Of Cloister Garth is a Grade I listed building in the County Durham local planning authority area, England. First listed on 6 May 1952. A Medieval Lavatorium.

Lavatorium In Centre Of Cloister Garth

WRENN ID
lost-hammer-pine
Grade
I
Local Planning Authority
County Durham
Country
England
Date first listed
6 May 1952
Type
Lavatorium
Address
Lavatorium In Centre Of Cloister Garth, Palace Green, City of Durham
OS grid reference
NZ 273 421
Coordinates
54.77321, -1.57682
Source
Historic England listing

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Description

The lavatorium located in the center of the cloister garth is a Grade I listed medieval structure made of Teesdale marble. Originally situated in the south-west corner of the garth, it has been resited to its current location. The lavatorium features an octagonal basin, with a raised central section that displays shields on its outer face. The lower basin has roll-topped outward-curved sides.

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