St Osyths Priory Convalescent Home (EHER 25681)

An early 16th century convalescent home and Abbot's lodging with mid 16th and 18th century additions. There are later 19th to 20th century alterations to all ranges. The roofs are in red plain tile, the building is two-storeys and in roughly a T-plan.

February 1950. Grade I listed. Listed as St. Osyth's Priory, Convalescent Home, and formerly listed as Priory, including the' Abbot's Lodging. An early 16th century convalescent home incorporating the c.1527 red brick with black diapering buildings, the West wing of which were known as The Bishop's Lodging, and a small South wing, built under Abbot Vintoner. The roofs are in red plain tile, the building is two-storeys and in roughly a T-plan. A wing of red brick with ashlar and septaria chequer work and the Eastern tower, known as the Clock Tower again in chequer work with a 18th century wooden lantern were added in the mid 16th century for Lord Darcy. The West and South wings, the latter partly covering the western range of the monastic buildings, were added in the mid 18th century for Lord Rochford. Most of the Bishop's Lodging was rebuilt c.1866 excepting the South front although the great oriel and doorway were mainly restored. There are later 19th to 20th century alterations to all ranges. <1>