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Chichele College

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A 15th century complex of buildings founded by Archbishop Henry Chichele to serve as a chantry college. At its inception the college was home to 8 secular canons, 6 choristers, and 4 clerks, who sered the local parish church. Chichele was a native of the Higham Ferrers area, and was one of the most influential men in early 15th century England. He was Archbishop of Canterbury for almost 40 years from 1014 until 1443.

The College was disbanded during the Dissolution of the Monasteries under Henry VIII, and parts of the college buildings were adapted to other purposes, including an inn, farm cottage, and grain store.

The college is composd of four ranges set around an inner courtyard. In the south east corer is the former chapel, which served as a farm cottage in the 20th century. The east wall of the east range is the most complete medieval survivor, and this includes the entrance gateway.

As you enter the college by the main door look up and you wil see three empty niches. These once held statues of the three patron saints of the college; St Mary, Edward the Confessor, and St Thomas.

The College is often used as a gallery exhibition space for art and crafts.
College Street, Higham Ferrers, Northamptonshire, England

About Chichele College
Attraction Type: Historic Property
Location: The quadrangle is open at any reasonable time. To visit the chapel you need to obtain the key from nearby keykeeper. See the English Heritage website for details.
Website: Chichele College
English Heritage
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OS SP960686

Heritage Rating: Heritage Rating  ?

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Elms Farm Lodge FleckneyElms Farm Lodge - 24.8 miles from Chichele College
Fleckney, Leicestershire
Sleeps: 4
Stay from: £260
Elms Farm Cottage Fleckney Elms Farm Cottage - 24.8 miles from Chichele College
Fleckney, Leicestershire
Sleeps: 2
Stay from: £180
The Saddlery Willoughby The Saddlery - 27.5 miles from Chichele College
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Sleeps: 5
Stay from: £370

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The Hind Hotel Wellingborough The Hind Hotel - 4.3 miles from Chichele College
Wellingborough, Northamptonshire
Stay from: £52.00
The Columbia Hotel Wellingborough The Columbia Hotel - 4.6 miles from Chichele College
Wellingborough, Northamptonshire
Stay from: £50.00
The Bridge Hotel Thrapston The Bridge Hotel - 6.5 miles from Chichele College
Thrapston, Northamptonshire
Stay from: £45.00

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Newton Park Farm Bed and Breakfast Cold Brayfield Newton Park Farm Bed and Breakfast - 11.1 miles from Chichele College
Cold Brayfield, Buckinghamshire
From: £35.00
Bethany House Clapham Bethany House - 12.5 miles from Chichele College
Clapham, Bedfordshire
From: £40.00
The Raven Hotel Corby The Raven Hotel - 13.8 miles from Chichele College
Corby, Northamptonshire
From: £35.00

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Nearest Tourist Information Centre

Rushden
Tourist Information Centre
Newton Road
Rushden
Northamptonshire
England
NN10 0PT
Tel: 01832 742 189
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