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Monument record TR 15 NE 1232 - The Almonry Chapel, Christchurch Priory
Summary
The Almonry Chapel which lies in the south side of Almonry Yard (also called Mint Yard) was built by Prior Henry of Eastry between 1324 and 1328 and was dedicated on its completion to the Blessed Virgin Mary and St. Thomas of Canterbury. It is believed that the original Almonry Chapel was within the Norman North Hall (Aula Nova).
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TR 1509 5811 (22m by 16m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TR15NE |
| County | KENT |
| District | CANTERBURY, KENT |
| Civil Parish | CANTERBURY, CANTERBURY, KENT |
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
<1> Bennett, P., 1980, The Mint Yard Site (Article in serial). SKE30219.
<2> Blockley, K., Sparks, M. & Tatton-Brown, T., 1997, Canterbury Cathedral Nave, Archaeology, History and Architecture (Monograph). SKE29723.
<3> Willis, R., 1868, 'The Architectural History of the Conventual Buildings of the Monastery of Christchurch in Canterbury' (Article in serial). SKE30206.
<4> Canterbury Archaeological Trust, 2016, Mitchinson’s House, King’s School, Canterbury, Summary report (Unpublished document). SKE55903.
Sources/Archives (4)
- <1> SKE30219 Article in serial: Bennett, P.. 1980. The Mint Yard Site.
- <2> SKE29723 Monograph: Blockley, K., Sparks, M. & Tatton-Brown, T.. 1997. Canterbury Cathedral Nave, Archaeology, History and Architecture.
- <3> SKE30206 Article in serial: Willis, R.. 1868. 'The Architectural History of the Conventual Buildings of the Monastery of Christchurch in Canterbury'.
- <4> SKE55903 Unpublished document: Canterbury Archaeological Trust. 2016. Mitchinson’s House, King’s School, Canterbury, Summary report.
Finds (0)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (3)
- Non-Intrusive Event: Almonry Chapel, Cathedral Precincts (Ref: CAT: 118) (EKE13604)
- Intrusive Event: Excavation at the Mint Yard, Cathedral Precincts, 1979 (Ref: Site code: MY79) (EKE13605)
- Non-Intrusive Event: Mint Yard Gate (Ref: CAT: 118) (EKE13606)
Record last edited
Apr 9 2024 11:54AM