Monument record MLI30301 - Site of St Mary's Chapel, Ancaster
Summary
The site of a Medieval chapel and hermitage dedicated to St Mary in Castle Close, Ancaster.
Type and Period (2)
- CHAPEL (Medieval - 1066 AD to 1539 AD)
- HERMITAGE (RELIGIOUS) (Medieval - 1066 AD to 1539 AD)
Protected Status/Designation
Full Description
'In the highest ground of the area of the Roman Town is now an old chapel dedicated to St Marie, and there is a Heremite'. {1}{2}
In 1929 the foundations of the chapel were strongly marked. Foundations could still be traced in 1965. {3}{4}
The extent of the chapel's remains can be seen on LiDAR imagery. {5}
Sources/Archives (5)
- <1> SLI920 Bibliographic Reference: Rev. Edward Trollope. 1872. Sleaford and the Wapentakes of Flaxwell and Aswardhurn in the County of Lincoln. P 473.
- <2> SLI11985 Bibliographic Reference: Lucy Toulmin Smith (ed.). 1964. The Itinerary of John Leland in or about the years 1535-1543. VOL I P 30.
- <3> SLI2354 Index: OS CARD INDEX. ANCASTER. SK94SE:22,1965, BAIRD J.
- <4> SLI110 Aerial Photograph: 1945-84. CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY COLLECTION. EA037.
- <5> SLI11584 Digital Archive: Environment Agency. 2006->. LiDAR Scan Data. -.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred SK 9838 4351 (28m by 29m) Estimated from sources |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | ANCASTER, SOUTH KESTEVEN, LINCOLNSHIRE |
Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
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Record last edited
Jan 9 2025 3:47PM
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