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Duxford Chapel

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Remains of a simple 14th century chantry chapel. The chapel is unfurnished within, but offers a god example of a complete medieval building with little alteration. It may originally have been established as part of a hospital dedicated to St John the Baptist, occupied by a prior and brethern adhering to the Austin rule.

A hospital was founded around the year 1200, and the chapel is the last surviving part of that foundation. It is an excellent example of 14th century architecture. The hospital ceased functioning in the early 14th century and the chapel was transformed into a free chapel by 1337. It was later suppressed during the Dissolution of the Monasteries in 1548. After the Dissolution it was used as a barn for a time before being restored between 1947 and 1954.

The hospial was founded by William de Coleville.

The chapel is a simple aisless structure. Open at any reasonable time. Also at Duxford is the Imperial War Museum.
Whittlesford Station, Duxford, Cambridgeshire, England

About Duxford Chapel
Attraction Type: Historic Property
Location: On the A505 at Duxford. The chapel is immediately beside Whittlesford Station.
Website: Duxford Chapel
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Hinxton Hall - 1.9 miles from Duxford Chapel Hinxton, Cambridgeshire From: £69.00

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