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Chantry Chapel Of St John The Baptist
Hob Uid: 923925
Location : Norfolk Norwich Non Civil Parish
Grid Ref : TG2338008900
Summary : The chantry chapel of St John the Evangelist was built by Bishop Salmon in 1316. The chapel and the college for priests (TG 20 NW 363) were originally separate buildings, but they were joined together by Bishop Lyhart (1446-72). Since 1551 the chapel has been used by King Edward VI Grammar School. The present appearance is the result of work carried out 1937-40 by Mr Sundells. It is constructed from stone with a plain tiled roof and comprises four bays above a four bay twin-aisled undercroft.
More information : (TG 233800890) Formerly Chapels of St John & Holy Trinity and five wounds of Christ (NR) (1) The chantry chapel of St John the Evangelist was built by Bishop Salmon in 1316. The chapel and the college for priests (TG 20 NW 363) were originally separate buildings, but they were joined together by Bishop Lyhart (1446-72). Since 1551 the chapel has been used by King Edward VI Grammer School. Restoration place has taken place since the 16th century, the present appearance is the result of work carried out 1937-40 by Mr Sundells.(1) The Old Charnel House, The Close, scheduled. Chapel I (group value) (3,4) The chapel is still in use as the private chapel of Norwich School. See Ground Photographs. (5) Chapel. Stone with plain tile roof, 4 bays above 4 bay twin-aisled undercroft. Proto perpendicular windows. (6)

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Source details : OS 1:500 1885
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Source details : Norwich, 1972
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Source details : F1 JHO 28 6 54
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Source details : Norwich, 08-APR-1986
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Monument Types:

Monument Period Name : Medieval
Display Date : Built in 1316
Monument End Date : 1316
Monument Start Date : 1316
Monument Type : Chantry Chapel, Undercroft
Evidence : Extant Building, Subterranean Feature

Monument Period Name : Post Medieval
Display Date : School chapel from 1551
Monument End Date : 1551
Monument Start Date : 1551
Monument Type : Grammar School, Chapel
Evidence : Extant Building

Monument Period Name : 20th Century
Display Date : Restored 1937-40
Monument End Date : 1940
Monument Start Date : 1937
Monument Type : Chapel
Evidence : Extant Building

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External Cross Reference Source : Scheduled Monument Legacy (County No.)
External Cross Reference Number : NF 26
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External Cross Reference Source : NBR Index Number
External Cross Reference Number : 107166
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External Cross Reference Source : National Monuments Record Number
External Cross Reference Number : TG 20 NW 362
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Relationship type : Is referred to by

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Associated Activities :
Activity type : ARCHITECTURAL SURVEY
Start Date : 1995-11-14
End Date : 1995-11-14

Historic England Research Records

Chantry Chapel Of St John The Baptist