Site of medieval chapel, Chapel of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Elsenham (EHER 81928)
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Summary
Site of chapel built about 1492, and pulled down in 1870.
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Location
| Grid reference | TL 5096 2506 (point) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | ELSENHAM, UTTLESFORD, ESSEX |
Type and Period
Description
NRHE data transfer:
In 1492 the Chapel of the Blessed Virgin Mary was mentioned as being "newly constructed and not finished". <1>
The building, which was timber-framed, stood in the middle of the entrance to Chapel Hill until 1870, when it was pulled down. In its place, an iron drinking fountain, with signposts and a horse and dog trough, were erected. <1> <2>
July 1975. Field survey.
The iron drinking fountain on the site of the Chapel of St Mary is situated on a triangular traffic island at TL 50982505. <3>
Sources
- <1> SEX709 Article in serial: Fowler, R.C.. 1923. Essex Chapels. Transactions of the Essex Archaeological Society. New Series, Vol. 16. 104-121. v.16, p.117.
- <2> SEX76907 Serial: Essex Society for Archaeology and History. 1906. Essex Review. p.56-61.
- <3> SEX75700 PERSONAL OBSERVATION: Ordnance Survey. Field Investigator's Comments. F1 NKB 03-JUL-75.
Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
Other References
- NRHE identifier: 373399
- National Monuments Record: TL 52 NW 11