Possible site of early 14th century manorial chapel at Witham (EHER 83003)
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Summary
Manorial Chapel extant in 1309 on the Manor of Witham.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | TL 8149 1449 (point) Location provided by NRHE data transfer. |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | WITHAM, BRAINTREE, ESSEX |
Type and Period
Description
NRHE data transfer:
The manor of Witham was granted to the Knights Templars by King Stephen, Matilda and their son, Eustace of Boulogne, in 1138-1148. It was united with Cressing before the 13th century, becoming a manor of the preceptory of Cressing and Witham. In 1309 a chaplain still served the chapel in their manor here. <1> <2>
September 1976. Field survey.
Field investigation produced no further information. <3>
Note: See EHER 8109 for an alternative location for the manorial chapel.
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.121.
- <2> SEX1034 Monograph: Knowles, D. and Hadcock, R.N.. 1971. Medieval Religious Houses (second edition). p.293, 296.
- <3> SEX75700 PERSONAL OBSERVATION: Ordnance Survey. Field Investigator's Comments. GJM 28-SEP-76.
Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
Other References
- NRHE identifier: 381303
- National Monuments Record: TL 81 SW 28