Chapel Cottage (EHER 28244)
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Summary
Medieval chapel altered in the 16th and 18th century, converted to cottage.
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Location
| Grid reference | TL 7380 2819 (point) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | WETHERSFIELD, BRAINTREE, ESSEX |
Type and Period
Description
Original HER entry merged with NRHE data import:
Remains of a probable 14th century chapel converted into a cottage in the 17th century, 150 yards north of Great Codham Hall. The interior contains the chapel 34 ft by 17.5 ft which has in the south wall a piscina now pierced at the back to form a window. Divine service was performed about the latter end of Queen Elizabeth's reign. <1> - <3>
November 1975. Field visit.
The remains of the piscina are visible in the south wall of Chapel Cottage which was extensively modernised about 29 years ago. It is not externally outstanding. See photograph. Published survey (25") correct. <4>
See also: <5>
Sources
- <1> SEX709 Article in serial: Fowler, R.C.. 1923. Essex Chapels. Transactions of the Essex Archaeological Society. New Series, Vol. 16. 104-121. p.120.
- <2> SEX701 Monograph: RCHME. 1916. An Inventory of the Historical Monuments in Essex, Volume I, North-West. p.336.
- <3> SEX287 Monograph: Morant, P.. 1768. The History and Antiquities of the County of Essex. p.372.
- <4> SEX75700 PERSONAL OBSERVATION: Ordnance Survey. Field Investigator's Comments. F1 PAS 27-NOV-75.
- <5> SEX56253 Photograph: Essex County Council. 1970-1993. ECC Historic Buildings Photo Print Archive. 2 frames, 12/1984.
Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
Other References
- NRHE identifier: 378827
- National Monuments Record: TL 72 NW 16