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| HER Number: | MDV17200 |
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| Name: | Sowton, Bishop's Court, Chapel |
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Summary
Chapel of St Gabriel within Bishop's Court in Sowton founded in 13th century & rebuilt in 1860
Location
| Grid Reference: | SX 980 918 |
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| Map Sheet: | SX99SE |
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| Admin Area | Devon |
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| Civil Parish | Sowton |
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| District | East Devon |
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| Ecclesiastical Parish | FARRINGDON |
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Protected Status: none recorded
Other References/Statuses
- Old DCC SMR Ref: SX99SE/1/3
- Old Listed Building Ref (I)
Monument Type(s) and Dates
- CHAPEL (Early Medieval to XXI - 1066 AD to 2009 AD (Between))
Full description
Moore, T., 1829, Untitled Source, 36 (Monograph). SDV336332.
Medieval chapel of St Gabriel within the Bishop's Palace. Founded by Bishop Bronescombe, and later removed by Stapledon to the neighbouring town.
Murray, J, 1872, Untitled Source, 62 (Monograph). SDV336337.
Lancefield, A. P., 1912 - 1913, Saint Gabriel in Devon, 157-8, 160 (Article in Serial). SDV336336.
Author reflects on occurrence of dedications to St Gabriel in Devon.
Ordnance Survey Archaeology Division, 1954, SX99SE2 (Ordnance Survey Archaeology Division Card). SDV336333.
A chantry chapel of St Gabriel was founded in 1276, and served by two priests. In 1311 it was removed to the village of Bishop's Clyst (see PRN 10099).
Ordnance Survey Archaeology Division, 1962, SX99SE4 (Ordnance Survey Archaeology Division Card). SDV336335.
Chapel rebuilt in 1860. No trace of medieval building, although lower courses may be original.
Department of Environment, 1987, Sowton, 24 (List of Blds of Arch or Historic Interest). SDV118121.
Chapel at Bishop's Court in Sowton. Three tall correctly 13th century lancets by White; stumpy weathered flying buttresses; 2 lancets to the inner face of chapel, none to the outer. Service range, much more domestic in character, each range separately roofed with patterned slates, and all half-hipped; asymmetrical with a shallow front wing running parallel with the chapel, and a single-storyed gabled-end front wing containing the main service end entrance. See DoE list for full details.
Sources / Further Reading
| SDV118121 | List of Blds of Arch or Historic Interest: Department of Environment. 1987. Sowton. Historic Houses Register. A4 Comb Bound. 24. |
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| SDV336332 | Monograph: Moore, T.. 1829. History of Devonshire. Unknown. 36. |
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| SDV336333 | Ordnance Survey Archaeology Division Card: Ordnance Survey Archaeology Division. 1954. SX99SE2. Ordnance Survey Archaeology Division Card. Card Index. |
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| SDV336335 | Ordnance Survey Archaeology Division Card: Ordnance Survey Archaeology Division. 1962. SX99SE4. Ordnance Survey Archaeology Division Card. Card Index. |
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| SDV336336 | Article in Serial: Lancefield, A. P.. 1912 - 1913. Saint Gabriel in Devon. Devon and Cornwall Notes and Queries. 7: Part 1. Unknown. 157-8, 160. |
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| SDV336337 | Monograph: Murray, J. 1872. Handbook for Travellers in Devon and Cornwall. Unknown. 62. |
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Associated Monuments
| MDV10076 | Part of: Bishop's Court, Sowton (Building) |
| MDV10099 | Related to: HOSPITAL in the Parish of Sowton (Building) |
Associated Finds: none recorded
Associated Events
- EDV3895 - SX99SE 2
- EDV3896 - SX99SE 4
| Date Last Edited: | Feb 4 2014 11:03AM |
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