Monument record 174/2/1 - Possible Medieval Chapel
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Summary
Possible site of the medieval chapel of Charlton, recorded in 1523. A cottage in the village has possible features of a medieval chapel.
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Type and Period (1)
Full Description
{2} The chapel is long since desecrated and the site is unknown. It occurs as late as 1523 when a bequest to various churches and Charlton chapel is made by Sir Walter Mauntell.
{3} Possibly the chapel building at SP52883615. A medieval building surviving in part, now converted into cottages. Almost certainly a chapel, particularly as is aligned east-west. Seen on aerial photos NCCAP:5236/30-66.
{4} Field name survey (1932) CRO Northampton holds no information relative to an early chapel in Charlton.
<1> Ordnance Survey, 1950s/1960s, Ordnance Survey Record Cards, SP53NW7 (unchecked) (Index). SNN443.
<2> Baker G., 1830, The History and Antiquities of Northamptonshire, p.665 (unchecked) (Book). SNN77327.
<3> FOARD G., 1980, Oral Report to SMR, (checked) (Oral Report). SNN106217.
<4> Baird, J., 1970, Field investigators comments, F1 JB 13-FEB-70 (Notes). SNN110341.
Sources/Archives (4)
- <1> SNN443 Index: Ordnance Survey. 1950s/1960s. Ordnance Survey Record Cards. Ordnance Survey Record Cards. Ordnance Survey. SP53NW7 (unchecked).
- <2> SNN77327 Book: Baker G.. 1830. The History and Antiquities of Northamptonshire. 1. p.665 (unchecked).
- <3> SNN106217 Oral Report: FOARD G.. 1980. Oral Report to SMR. 05/08/1980. (checked).
- <4> SNN110341 Notes: Baird, J.. 1970. Field investigators comments. F1 JB 13-FEB-70.
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Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SP 52874 36148 (13m by 7m) Approximate |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | NEWBOTTLE, West Northamptonshire (formerly South Northants District) |
Protected Status/Designation
Other Statuses/References
- NRHE HOB UID: 339045
Record last edited
Feb 10 2025 8:23PM
