Monument record M5574 - St Mary's Chapel, Scaftworth Hall
Summary
Location
Grid reference | SK 66499 91699 (point) |
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Map sheet | SK69SE |
District | Bassetlaw |
Civil Parish | Scaftworth, Bassetlaw |
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Full Description
In Saxon times, we are told, a chantry was built in the grounds of what is now Scaftworth Hall. Just a few grass covered stones remain, but the foundations are clearly marked. Pulled down in 1600 to repair a bridge. (1)
The site has always been believed by my family to be that of the chapel, but there is no documentary confirmation of it. It also has the local name of Chapel Hill. I believe an earlier member of the family had it excavated, but, to my knowledge, nothing was found. (3)
Indicated at above grid ref by (3), it occupies a small tree covered eminence. There are no visible traces of any building foundations. One large, shaped stone, similar to the base of a buttress, appears in situ. (4)
<1> Doncaster Chronicle, 10/11/1932, Doncaster Chronicle (Published document). SNT142.
<2> Thoroton Society, 1942, TTS, p 72 (Published document). SNT359.
<3> Thornley-Taylor E, Pers Comm (Personal comment). SNT39.
<4> Emsley RW, 1960, Pers Comm (Personal comment). SNT669.
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Record last edited
Jan 19 2023 7:34PM