Monument record 1086/1 - St Anne's Chapel
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Summary
Site of the Chapel of St Anne, Newton. The Domesday survey mentions a priest in the manor of Newton. A field known as Kitfield was probably the site of the church, which was probably dedicated to St Anne. Kitfield is possibly a corruption of Kirkfield. Apparently there were traces of this building or its ruins in the 17th century and deeds of the period mention 'St Anne's Chapell'.
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Full Description
Chapel of St Anne, Newton. Domesday mentions a priest in the manor of Newton. The field known as Kitfield was probably the site of the church, which was probably dedicated to St Anne. Kitfield is possibly a corruption of Kirkfield. Apparently there were traces of this building or its ruins in the 17th century & deeds of the period mention 'St Anne's Chapell' (1).
<1> Richards R, 1947, Old Cheshire Churches, Richards R 1947 /234 (Book). SCH2309.
<2> Ordnance Survey, 1870-1982, Ordnance Survey Archaeological Record Card, SJ76NW3/1964 (Index). SCH2487.
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Location
| Grid reference | SJ 705 653 (point) 8 Figure Ref |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SJ76NW |
| Civil Parish | MIDDLEWICH, CONGLETON, CHESHIRE EAST |
| Historic Township/Parish/County | NEWTON, MIDDLEWICH, CHESHIRE |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Record last edited
Oct 27 2020 10:37AM