Monument record 164/3 - Lower or Bridge Chapel
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Full Description
The Lower or Bridge Chapel stood on the north side of the town bridge at the corner of Mill Green. Still in use in 1549. By C17 became a municipal storehouse. Let to bell founders in 1630 and later a workhouse. Demolished 1814. Town bridge was in stone and first recorded in 1407 when repaired. Replaced in 1784 (1).
<1> Thompson, P, 1981, Congleton - The Archaeological Potential of a Town, /7 (Report). SCH968.
<2> Ordnance Survey, 1870-1982, Ordnance Survey Archaeological Record Card, White J 1964 SJ86SE12 (Index). SCH2487.
<3> Richards R, 1947, Old Cheshire Churches, /137 (Book). SCH2309.
<4> Head R, 1887, Congleton, Past and Present: A History of this Old Cheshire Town, /165-6 (Book). SCH969.
Sources/Archives (4)
- <1> SCH968 Report: Thompson, P. 1981. Congleton - The Archaeological Potential of a Town. Cheshire Monographs 3. /7.
- <2> SCH2487 Index: Ordnance Survey. 1870-1982. Ordnance Survey Archaeological Record Card. White J 1964 SJ86SE12.
- <3> SCH2309 Book: Richards R. 1947. Old Cheshire Churches. /137.
- <4> SCH969 Book: Head R. 1887. Congleton, Past and Present: A History of this Old Cheshire Town. /165-6.
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Location
| Grid reference | SJ 858 633 (point) 8 Figure Ref |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SJ86SE |
| Civil Parish | CONGLETON, CONGLETON, CHESHIRE EAST |
| Historic Township/Parish/County | CONGLETON, ASTBURY, CHESHIRE |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Record last edited
Sep 15 2021 4:03PM