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HER Number:MDV73063
Name:The Chantry, Monkleigh

Summary

The Chantry is an earlier 19th century house built on the site of former cottages. The name probably references a medieval chantry attached to the parish church which was suppressed by Edward VI in the mid 16th century.

Location

Grid Reference:SS 457 206
Map Sheet:SS42SE
Admin AreaDevon
Civil ParishMonkleigh
DistrictTorridge
Ecclesiastical ParishMONKLEIGH

Protected Status: none recorded

Other References/Statuses: none recorded

Monument Type(s) and Dates

  • HOUSE (XIX - 1801 AD to 1900 AD)

Full description

Laithwaite, M., 1986, Devon Religious Houses Survey: Monkleigh Priory (Report - Survey). SDV6426.

The Chantry is an early-mid 19th century house to the south of the churchyard. The name probably references a medieval chantry attached to the parish church which was suppressed by Edward VI in the mid 16th century.

Exeter Archaeology, 2006, Archaeological assessment of Barton Farm, Monkleigh, North Devon, 10, Figs 3-4 (Report - Assessment). SDV337524.

A sketch of 1816 marks 'cottages' immediately to the south of the churchyard with 'garden' to the south abutting the road. No buildings were shown on the 1809 map but a large house had been built on the site by 1840. The house was called 'The Chantry' from the late 19th century.

Ordnance Survey, 2025, Mastermap 2025 (Cartographic). SDV366286.

Sources / Further Reading

SDV337524Report - Assessment: Exeter Archaeology. 2006. Archaeological assessment of Barton Farm, Monkleigh, North Devon. Exeter Archaeology Report. 06.81. A4 Stapled + Digital. 10, Figs 3-4.
SDV366286Cartographic: Ordnance Survey. 2025. Mastermap 2025. Ordnance Survey Digital Mapping. Digital. [Mapped feature: #145245 ]
SDV6426Report - Survey: Laithwaite, M.. 1986. Devon Religious Houses Survey: Monkleigh Priory. Devon Religious Houses Survey. 7. A4 Stapled + Digital.

Associated Monuments

MDV21500Related to: Monkleigh Priory (Monument)
MDV548Related to: St George's Parish Church, Monkleigh (Building)

Associated Finds: none recorded

Associated Events: none recorded


Date Last Edited:Nov 5 2025 1:04PM