[1] It was used as the primary residence for the Dean of the Cathedral (who enjoyed a short commute across the city green) between the years 1230 and 1958, after which it became office and the administrative centre for the Diocese of Bath and Wells until 2020, when the building was placed up for sale.

[3] The 12th-century building, on Cathedral Green, was largely rebuilt in the late 15th century by Dean Gunthorpe.

It was further remodelled and the south range refenestrated by Dean Bathurst in the late 17th century.

[1] The two storey south front of the building looking out over the green to the cathedral has six bays which contain 17th century sash windows.

[4] Extensive rebuilding work since 1989 has included the insertion of an oak staircase and addition of a first floor above the education department.