Site of medieval chapel, 'Chapel of St James', Bocking (EHER 18417)

Now destroyed. The probable site of the Chapel or Hospital of St James, first mentioned in 1229.

A Hospital of St James in the Braintree/Bocking area was made a grant of protection by Henry III in 1229. This maybe the same building as the Chapel of St James which stood in Bradford Street, mentioned in bequests dating to 1510 and 1517. It has been suggesteed that the Chapel stood next to what was the Six Bells Inn (EHER 18418), close to the junction of Bradford Street and Church Lane. <1> <2> NRHE data transfer, 378974: St Josephs Chapel There was a wayside chapel dedicated to St. James mentioned in 1515 when it was probably reconstructed. The suggested site is adjacent to the south side of the Six Bells Inn (TL 76092421) (though the evidence for Hills supposition is scant). <3> November 1975. Field survey. No evidence of St. James's Chapel was visible at the above siting and the suggested site was not known locally. <4> Note: The NRHE record names this building 'St Josephs Chapel'. It is unclear if this is an alternative name or an error. NRHE data transfer, 378961: Hospital Of St James A grant of protection dated 4th October 1229 for the master and brethren of the hospital of St. James Branketre (Braintree) is recorded. No further information. <5> <6> November 1975. Field survey. The site of St. James's hospital was not ascertained by local enquiry. <7> Note: The NRHE record maps the hospital to TL 75500 23500.