College House, the original 15th-century college, is a Grade I listed building built of sandstone in the shape of a lowercase 'b' with a slate roof.
It is accessed by the original gatehouse; which was constructed on a plinth and contains the original timbers.
The upper storey is accessed by an external staircase.
Baronial Hall, once the Great Hall, contains many of its original features, such as its timber roof, dais and canopy.
There is a large fireplace dating from the 19th century, and three windows likely to date from the 16th century.
The Audit Room, originally a common room, contains a panelled ceiling with decorations suggesting it was installed by the Stanley family.
The upper room, originally the warden's chamber, is now the library reading room, and contains a large bay window within an elaborate Tudor arch, as well as original 17th-century doors.
The west part of the building surrounding the cloister courtyard contained accommodation known as sets, for people who lived in college.
There were two rooms in each set on two floors, the lower floor being used as a study.
Historian Clare Hartwell, describes the cobbled courtyard which has a restored well as "one of the most atmospheric spaces in the building".
It is surrounded by many windows, which were probably originally unglazed.
Inside there are several corridors and passages containing open beams and original stonework.
To the east is the kitchen and associated rooms, and further east are rooms used for administration offices, most of which have been substantially altered.
College House, the original 15th-century college, is a Grade I listed building built of sandstone in the shape of a lowercase 'b' with a slate roof. It is accessed by the original gatehouse; which was constructed on a plinth and contains the original timbers. The upper storey is accessed by an external staircase. Baronial Hall, once the Great Hall, contains many of its original features, such as its timber roof, dais and canopy. There is a large fireplace dating from the 19th century, and three windows likely to date from the 16th century. The Audit Room, originally a common room, contains a panelled ceiling with decorations suggesting it was installed by the Stanley family. The upper room, originally the warden's chamber, is now the library reading room, and contains a large bay window within an elaborate Tudor arch, as well as original 17th-century doors. The west part of the building surrounding the cloister courtyard contained accommodation known as sets, for people who lived in college. There were two rooms in each set on two floors, the lower floor being used as a study. Historian Clare Hartwell, describes the cobbled courtyard which has a restored well as "one of the most atmospheric spaces in the building". It is surrounded by many windows, which were probably originally unglazed. Inside there are several corridors and passages containing open beams and original stonework. To the east is the kitchen and associated rooms, and further east are rooms used for administration offices, most of which have been substantially altered.
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