Dean'S Court

Dean's Court is a historically significant building located on the site of the medieval Deanery. The central Hall was rebuilt in 1868 and is believed to be on medieval foundations, possibly incorporating parts of the original structure. The north and east wings, which were built in 1725, are made of brick with stone dressings, tiled roofs, and brick chimney stacks. These 18th-century wings create an L-shaped plan that encloses the 19th-century Hall on the west side.

At the north-west corner of the Hall, there is a square stair turret that contains a newel stair, likely a reconstruction of the medieval stair. The north front features two storeys with parapets and has a symmetrical composition of seven bays, with a central doorcase framed by a classical surround that includes an entablature, broken pediment, and a Coat of Arms. The windows are primarily double-hung sashes with glazing bars. The east front mirrors this design but is five bays long.

The south elevation showcases the Tudor-style end gable of the rebuilt Hall, divided into two parts, with the second part resembling the east front. The west front, built in the 19th century, is also two storeys high with basements and attics, designed in a Tudor style featuring stone-mullioned windows on each storey. The ground floor windows contain 18th-century heraldic glass.

Inside, there are some remnants of the medieval building, but the main features, including panelling, fireplaces, and staircases, date from the 18th and 19th centuries. Dean's Court is an important house with a rich historical context, retaining many internal features from the 18th century.