Monument record 2913/1/2 - Medieval chantry chapel, Church of St Nicholas

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Summary

Chapel Of St Anne And Our Lady. Founded in the 14th century and stood in the churchyard. Dissolved in 1547

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Full Description

{1}Medieval chantry chapel stands in churchyard; founded C14th by John of Gaunt et al.; dedicated to St Anne & Our Lady;

{3} A Chantry, founded by Geoffrey Cappe, Henry Duke of Lancaster, John of Gaunt and Lord William Zouche, was dissolved in 1547. The chantry chapel stood in the churchyard and was built in honour of St. Anne and our lady. An old document records that in 1526 W. Zouche Esq., left “to the chantry priests at Bulwich for lying in St. An Chapel xvis and viid. And to the same priests for remembrance of me in their bede roll vis. and viid.” The last two priests were Richard Heiborn and William Dolby.

{4} The rector of Bulwick was unable to provide any further information regarding the above noted chapel.


<1> Ordnance Survey, 1950s/1960s, Ordnance Survey Record Cards, SP99SE3 (checked) (Index). SNN443.

<2> Bridges J., 1791, The History and Antiquities of Northamptonshire, p.290 (unchecked) (Book). SNN77326.

<3> Oundle Deanery, 2017, Oundle Deanery-connecting local churches, Bulwick and Blatherwycke (Website). SNN110749.

<4> Seaman, B H, 1970, Field Investigator's Comments, F1 BHS 19-MAR-70 (Notes). SNN111541.

Sources/Archives (4)

  • <1> Index: Ordnance Survey. 1950s/1960s. Ordnance Survey Record Cards. Ordnance Survey Record Cards. Ordnance Survey. SP99SE3 (checked).
  • <2> Book: Bridges J.. 1791. The History and Antiquities of Northamptonshire. 2. p.290 (unchecked).
  • <3> Website: Oundle Deanery. 2017. Oundle Deanery-connecting local churches. http://www.oundledeanery.org.uk/. Bulwick and Blatherwycke.
  • <4> Notes: Seaman, B H. 1970. Field Investigator's Comments. Ordnance Survey Record Cards. F1 BHS 19-MAR-70.

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Location

Grid reference SP 9628 9423 (point) Transfer
Civil Parish BULWICK, North Northamptonshire (formerly East Northants District)

Protected Status/Designation

Other Statuses/References

  • NRHE HOB UID: 347686

Record last edited

Dec 20 2022 1:14PM

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