Building record 445/4/1 - Possible Medieval Chapel of St Nuvien

(Also known as Chapel Of St Nyfair or St Nyveyn) Medieval chapel building said to have been converted into a barn which stands in the grounds of Crick Manor House

{1} Chapel building. The remains have been converted into a barn which stands in the grounds of Crick Manor House. It was dedicated to St.Nuvien/Nyveyn/Nyfain.

{2} There are two manor houses at Crick, at SP589723 and SP58727275. Manor Farm has been investigated but no potential early chapel has been found.

{3} SP 589 723 There are two manor houses at Crick (SP 57 SE 1); the grounds of both were perambulated but no building was noted that could be associated with an early chapel. The buildings of Manor Farm (SP 5872 7275 - published as Manor House) were also inspected. Local enquiries were non-productive.

<1> BARING-GOULD; FISHER, 1913, Lives of British Saints, p.26 (unchecked) (Book). SNN43479.

<2> Ordnance Survey, 1950s/1960s, Ordnance Survey Record Cards, SP57SE5 (unchecked) (Index). SNN443.

<3> Colquhoun, FD, 1969, Field investigators comments, F1 FDC 20-FEB-69 (Notes). SNN112950.

Record last edited

Aug 10 2023 3:15PM