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Edgar Chapel
Hob Uid: 618732
Location : Somerset Mendip Glastonbury
Grid Ref : ST5014038850
Summary : Early 16th century chapel at Glastonbury Abbey. It was constructed by Abbot Beere to house the tomb of King Edgar. Excavations on the chapel were carried out during the early 20th century.
More information : (ST 50143885) Edgar Chapel. Built in the early 16th century by Abbot Beere to house the tomb of King Edgar. (Edgar was buried at Glastonbury in 975 AD, but his first resting place does not seem to be recorded). (1-3) Early 20th century excavations - reports. (4-5)

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

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External Cross Reference Number : ST 53 NW 34
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