Deanery Tower

Deanery Tower was built in 1495 by Archdeacon Pykenham, who was a former rector. It is a notable example of late 15th-century brickwork and originally served as the gatehouse to the Archdeacon's house, which was demolished in the early 19th century. The tower is constructed of red brick with black diapering, standing 43 feet high and 31 feet wide. It features panelled and embattled turrets at each corner, with hexagonal turrets on the east side that rise from ground level, while the turrets on the west side begin just below the corbel table. In 1830, carved and moulded brick chimneys in an early 16th-century style were added. The external brick panelling is adorned with trefoil-cusped heads.

Above the entrance gateway, there are two storeys. The first storey includes an oriel window on the west side with two lights, topped by a brick cornice featuring trefoil-cusped work. This room has served as a library and was panelled in 1730 by Dean Wilkins. Notably, there is a painting on plaster above the fireplace depicting the Church with a river and hills beyond, created by local artist Benjamin Coleman in 1629. Additionally, there are two paintings attributed to Canaletto, who was a guest of Dean Tanner between 1749 and 1751. A small vaulted oratory with a secret chamber is located in the southeast turret. All the listed buildings in Church Walk form a group.