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| HER Number: | MDV4085 |
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| Name: | The Chantry, Whitchurch |
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Summary
The rectory in Whitchurch was turned into a chantry in 1321. The Chantry House was built in the 19th century incorporating earlier fabric.
Location
| Grid Reference: | SX 488 729 |
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| Map Sheet: | SX47SE |
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| Admin Area | Devon |
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| Civil Parish | Tavistock |
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| District | West Devon |
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| Ecclesiastical Parish | WHITCHURCH |
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Protected Status
Other References/Statuses
- Old DCC SMR Ref: SX47SE/42
- Old Listed Building Ref (II): 93539
Monument Type(s) and Dates
- CHANTRY CHAPEL (XIV - 1301 AD to 1400 AD (Between))
- HOUSE (XIX - 1801 AD to 1900 AD (Between))
Full description
Beebe, W. N. P., 1914, History of Whitchurch, 266-77 (Article in Serial). SDV340287.
The rectory of Whitchurch was turned into a Chantry in 1321 by Bishop Stapledon to be served by an arch-priest and three others. The modern "Priory", wrongly called, marks the ancient site and some of the stones of the original Chantry remain.
Ordnance Survey, 1938, 105SE. Revision of 1905 with additions in 1938. Provisional Edition (Cartographic). SDV336767.
'Priory Remains of Collegiate Chantry' shown.
Ordnance Survey Archaeology Division, 1950, SX47SE11 (Ordnance Survey Archaeology Division Card). SDV340288.
Remains of Collegiate Chantry. In 1321, Bishop Stapeldon of Exeter turned the rectory into a chantry. The modern "priory", wrongly so-called, marks the ancient site and some of the stones of the original chantry remain. TDA 46, 1914, pg. 266.
The tower which is probably the only remaining part of the original building is in good condition and is incorporated in the present house, which was built in the 19th century. Oral, 25/07/1950.
Finberg, H. P. R., 1969, Tavistock Abbey: A Study in the Social and Economic History in Devon, 261 (Monograph). SDV256440.
Bishop Stapledon gave consent to the Abbot of Tavistock to establish a Chantry at Whitchurch but the attempt was abortive.
Department of Environment, 1983, Tavistock, 52 (List of Blds of Arch or Historic Interest). SDV272550.
The Priory is a 19th century granite house, not itself of special architectural interest, incorporating a square entrance tower, probably 14th century, said to be part of a Collegiate Chantry. The tower has angle buttresses, crenellated parapet, a porch entrance with moulded jambs and pointed arch and one-light window with cusped head.
Ordnance Survey, 2012, MasterMap (Cartographic). SDV348725.
Sources / Further Reading
| SDV256440 | Monograph: Finberg, H. P. R.. 1969. Tavistock Abbey: A Study in the Social and Economic History in Devon. Tavistock Abbey: A Study in the Social and Economic History in Devon. Unknown. 261. |
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| SDV272550 | List of Blds of Arch or Historic Interest: Department of Environment. 1983. Tavistock. Historic Houses Register. A4 Comb Bound. 52. |
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| SDV336767 | Cartographic: Ordnance Survey. 1938. 105SE. Revision of 1905 with additions in 1938. Provisional Edition. Second Edition Ordnance Survey 6 inch Map. Map (Paper). |
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| SDV340287 | Article in Serial: Beebe, W. N. P.. 1914. History of Whitchurch. Transactions of the Devonshire Association. 46. A5 Hardback. 266-77. |
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| SDV340288 | Ordnance Survey Archaeology Division Card: Ordnance Survey Archaeology Division. 1950. SX47SE11. OSAD Card. Card Index + Digital. |
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| SDV348725 | Cartographic: Ordnance Survey. 2012. MasterMap. Ordnance Survey. Map (Digital). [Mapped feature: #90911 ] |
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Associated Monuments: none recorded
Associated Finds: none recorded
Associated Events: none recorded
| Date Last Edited: | Aug 2 2018 3:33PM |
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