Illustrated Dictionary of British Churches - Lady Chapel Definition

History and Architecture

Lady Chapel

A chapel dedicated to the Virgin Mary, usually located at the extreme east end of a church. Most large churches and cathedrals had a Lady Chapel, and smaller churches frequently had a side altar dedicated to the Virgin Mary.

Related: Altar   Chapel  

Long Melford, Suffolk

Long Melford, Suffolk




English Heritage

English Heritage membership

English Heritage membership

Free entry to English Heritage properties throughout England, plus discounted admission to Historic Scotland and Cadw properties in Scotland and Wales.

Membership details

About English Heritage


HISTORY CORNER
Name the mystery historic attraction
See larger image



This battle took place on or about 8 January 871 between King Alfred and a Danish army



06 December, 1648

Pride's Purge

Colonel Thomas Pride rids the House of Commons of royalist dissidents, freeing the way for the trial of Charles I

His nickname meant 'ill council'



Passionate about British Heritage!