Monument record 11104 - Chapel of Nuns of St Mary
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Summary
Documentary evidence records the granting of land in Handbridge from Richard, son of Alfred to the Priory of Chester in the 12th century.
There is subsequently a reference to a vacant and ruinous building belonging to the piriory in Kettle’s Croft (Later Edgar's Field) west of the Dee Bridge. Although never recorded as such, it is believed to have been a chapel of St Mary’s Priory.
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Documentary evidence records the granting of land in Handbridge from Richard, son of Alfred to the Priory of Chester in the 12th century. (1)
There is subsequently a reference to a vacant and ruinous building belonging to the piriory in Kettle’s Croft (later Edgar's Field) west of the Dee Bridge. Although never recorded as such, it is believed to have been a chapel of St Mary’s Priory. (1)
<1> Harris, B E (ed), 1980, A History of the County of Chester: Volume III, p158 (Book). SCH6524.
<2> Jones, D., 1957, The Church in Chester 1300-1540, /8 (Book). SCH3106.
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Location
| Grid reference | SJ 407 656 (point) 8 Figure Ref |
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| Map sheet | SJ46NW |
| Civil Parish | CHESTER NON PARISH AREA, CHESTER, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER |
| Historic Township/Parish/County | CHESTER ST MARY ON THE HILL, CHESTER ST MARY ON THE HILL, CHESHIRE |
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Record last edited
Feb 8 2024 5:59PM