Monument record 71/2 - Medieval/ post medieval chapel

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Summary

A chapel is said to stood close to the watermill in a field known as 'Chapel Close'

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Type and Period (1)

Full Description

{1} Not far from the water mill in a field called Chapel Close, stood formerly a small chapel which was appropriated to the hospital of SS James and John in Aynho by Hugh Wells, bishop of Lincoln, with the consent of Guy de la Haie, the patron of the said chapel and afterwards given to the rectory of Croughton. The walls of it were standing within living memory.

{2/3} No existing remains, "Chapel Close" not traced.


<1> Bridges J., 1791, The History and Antiquities of Northamptonshire, p.162 (unchecked) (Book). SNN77325.

<2> Ordnance Survey, 1950s/1960s, Ordnance Survey Record Cards, SP53SW20 (checked) (Index). SNN443.

<3> Baird, J., 1970, Field investigators comments (Notes). SNN110341.

Sources/Archives (3)

  • <1> Book: Bridges J.. 1791. The History and Antiquities of Northamptonshire. 1. p.162 (unchecked).
  • <2> Index: Ordnance Survey. 1950s/1960s. Ordnance Survey Record Cards. Ordnance Survey Record Cards. Ordnance Survey. SP53SW20 (checked).
  • <3> Notes: Baird, J.. 1970. Field investigators comments.

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Location

Grid reference SP 5402 3325 (point) Transfer
Civil Parish CROUGHTON, West Northamptonshire (formerly South Northants District)

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

Other Statuses/References

  • NRHE HOB UID: 339213

Record last edited

Feb 10 2025 7:52PM

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