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Loretto Chapel
Hob Uid: 618721
Location : Somerset Mendip Glastonbury
Grid Ref : ST5008038860
Summary : Chapel at Glastonbury Abbey constructed during the early 16th century by Abbot Beere in honour of Our Lady of Loretta. The actual siting of the chapel appears to be in doubt, it is thought to be adjacent to the west side of the north transept.
More information : (ST 50083886) Loretto Chapel. Built in the early 16th century by Abbot Beere in honour of Our Lady of Loretta. The site seems to be in some doubt, and is shown in different places by the authorities, though always adjacent to the west side of the north transept. The siting used in (3) is chosen as probably representing the most recent view (1-3). Additional references (4-5)

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Source details : (C. Peers)
Page(s) : 437-42
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Vol(s) : 87, 1930

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Source details : Ralegh Radford C. 1973. Glastonbury Abbey
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Source details : (F. Bligh Bond)
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Vol(s) : 61, 1915

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Page(s) : 76-85
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Vol(s) : 65, 1919

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Monument Period Name : Medieval
Display Date : Early C16
Monument End Date : 1532
Monument Start Date : 1500
Monument Type : Chapel
Evidence : Documentary Evidence

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External Cross Reference Source : National Monuments Record Number
External Cross Reference Number : ST 53 NW 32
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