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Outbuilding or chapel to east of Amberden Hall (EHER 35782)

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Summary

Mid 16th century brick building.

Map

Location

Grid reference TL 5556 3068 (point) Point derived from base map.
Civil Parish WIDDINGTON, UTTLESFORD, ESSEX

Type and Period

Description

NRHE data transfer: Chapel (NR). <1> Amberden Hall had a church or chapel of its own. The manor originally belonged to the Abbey of Ely. <2> 1975. Field survey. The supposed chapel, detached from the house, is built of Tudor brick contemporary with the first phase of the house, and has been converted into a two-storey cottage with dormer windows. There are no architectural details inside or out to distinguish it as a chapel. <3>

Sources

  • <1> Map: Ordnance Survey. 1923. OS 6 inch 1923. 1923.
  • <2> Monograph: Morant, P.. 1768. The History and Antiquities of the County of Essex. p.564.
  • <3> PERSONAL OBSERVATION: Ordnance Survey. Field Investigator's Comments. F1 NKB 13-MAR-75.

Related Monuments/Buildings (1)

Other References

  • NRHE identifier: 373831
  • National Monuments Record: TL 53 SE 12

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