Site of 14th century chapel, 'Church of St John the Baptist', Epping Forest (EHER 3813)
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Summary
Now destroyed. Chapel founded in 14th century.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred TL 4594 0210 (49m by 53m) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | EPPING UPLAND, EPPING FOREST, ESSEX |
Type and Period
Description
St John the Baptist Chapel was founded in the 14th century or earlier as a subsidiary chapel to the parish church at Epping Upland. The warden's/rectors names are known from 1367 onwards. Before 1622 it consisted of 'but one aisle that next the road', and presumably was just a simple rectangular structure with no tower. It was taken into the King's hands in 1547, before passing into private ownership, although the deeds reserved a use for Divine Service. It was enlarged in 1622 with the addition of a north-west aisle, restored in 1784 and rebuilt in 1832. It was demolished in 1888 and the present church (EHER 3827), now elevated to parochial status, was built in 1889. <1> <2>
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Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
Other References
- Old SMR Number: TL40-092