Monument record 491/0/43 - Possible medieval chapel and hospital, Newnham
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Summary
A chapel and hospital are mentioned in a grant by Cnut and Leofric to Pershore Abbey, one of the conditions of the grant being the removal of the hospital from Pershore to the chapel at Newnham circa 1014. It had formerly been thought that the grant referred to Newnham in Gloucestershire, but has since been identified with this Newnham. (SeeSO61SE9).
Map
Type and Period (2)
Full Description
<1> edited by Elrington, CR & Herbert, NM, 1972, A history of the county of Gloucester (Book). SNN116061.
<2> Miscellaneous documents, Cottonian Manuscript Vesp B XXIV Folio 26: Carta Leofric Comitis de terra de Hamtune (Document). SNN57469.
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Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
Related Events/Activities (0)
Location
| Grid reference | SP 5810 5970 (point) Location unknown. NGR added as part of the NRHE data transfer |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | NEWNHAM, West Northamptonshire (formerly Daventry District) |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- NRHE HOB UID: 1091202
Record last edited
Feb 4 2025 8:38PM
