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Monument record TR 15 NE 247 - Chapter House St Augustine's Abbey
Summary
Chapter house at St Augustine's Abbey built or at least finished by Abbot Hugh de Fleury (1108-1126). This was a large rectangular building measuring approximately 87 feet by 33 feet internally and had clasping buttresses on the east and a bench around the inside of the walls. These features were probably added in 1324-32 when the chapter house was rebuilt. It was rebuilt again in 1382-6 after an earthquake. Eight abbots are known to have been buried here including Hugh de Fleury. After excavation it was covered with soil and the area used as a playing field.
Location
| Grid reference | TR 1549 5769 (point) FCE |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TR15NE |
| County | KENT |
| District | CANTERBURY, KENT |
| Civil Parish | CANTERBURY, CANTERBURY, KENT |
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
<1> Arch Cant 26 1904 6-7 plan photo (S Evans) (OS Card Reference). SKE34907.
<2> St Augustine's Abbey DOE Handbook 1955 21 (A Clapham) (OS Card Reference). SKE49557.
<3> Arch Cant 100 1984 338 343 (M Sparks) (OS Card Reference). SKE34543.
<4> St Augustine's Abbey Eng Heritage Handbook 1988 30 (M Sparks) (OS Card Reference). SKE49576.
Sources/Archives (4)
- <1> SKE34907 OS Card Reference: Arch Cant 26 1904 6-7 plan photo (S Evans).
- <2> SKE49557 OS Card Reference: St Augustine's Abbey DOE Handbook 1955 21 (A Clapham).
- <3>XY SKE34543 OS Card Reference: Arch Cant 100 1984 338 343 (M Sparks). [Mapped feature: #43524 Chapter House, ]
- <4> SKE49576 OS Card Reference: St Augustine's Abbey Eng Heritage Handbook 1988 30 (M Sparks).
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Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
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Record last edited
Jan 11 2022 6:09PM