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Odda's Chapel
 Summary
One of two intriguing Saxon churches in the small village of Deerhurst,
Odda's Chapel is a simple two cell church composed of a nave and chapel.
The Chapel was completed about the year 1056 by Earl Odda, one of the
most powerful Saxon nobles during the reign of Edward the Confessor.
It is rare to see two historic churches so close together; Deerhurst
boasts Odda's Chapel (English Heritage) and the delightful Saxon
church of St Mary's. The church was founded about the year 800,
and later became part of a monastic settlement.
In the 11th century Deerhurst was the home of Earl Odda, one of the
most powerful of Edward the Confessor's nobles. Odda was responsible
for the chapel which bears his name, which was completed shortly before
his death in 1056. After Odda's death the priory lands were given to
the monastery of St Denis, in France, and the chapel passed into the
hands of Westminster Abbey.
There is a small car park outside Odda's Chapel (free, but donation
requested).
Images of Odda's Chapel
The Interior of Odda's Chapel |
The main entry to the chapel, with the Tudor farmhouse beyond. |
The interior of the chapel. |
Here you can see how the chapel is joined to the farmhouse. Note
the single small window high in the wall. |
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See also
Deerhurst Saxon church
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Photos © David Ross and Britain Express
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