Monument record M3639 - CHANTRY COLLEGE AT NEWARK

Summary

CHANTRY COLLEGE (Medieval to Tudor)

Location

Grid reference SK 80079 53940 (point)
Map sheet SK85SW
District Newark
Civil Parish Newark, Newark

Map

Type and Period (1)

Full Description

At Newark, Dame Fleming obtained a license from Edward III, to found a house (c.1365) to the intent that priests, celebrating at the numerous altars in the church…should converse and associate together. Each priest had a chamber with the use of rooms in common. The chantry house at the dissolution, in 1550, was sold. (1)
In 1361 the Chantry priests were granted a common mansion in Newark. In 1534 there were 15 priests. (2)
See M3940 for school, L10509 for church brass, M18186 for C18 house.


<1> Brown C, 1904, History of Newark, pp 209-11 (Published document). SNT526.

<2> Knowles D and Hadcock N, 1953, Medieval Religious Houses, p 355 (Published document). SNT869.

Sources/Archives (2)

  • <1> Published document: Brown C. 1904. History of Newark. 1. pp 209-11.
  • <2> Published document: Knowles D and Hadcock N. 1953. Medieval Religious Houses. p 355.

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Record last edited

Jan 19 2023 7:34PM

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