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HER Number:MDV9524
Name:Coleton Chapel

Summary

A Medieval chapel set up by the Fishacre family existed at Coleton in the 14th century.

Location

Grid Reference:SX 906 510
Map Sheet:SX95SW
Admin AreaDevon
Civil ParishKingswear
DistrictSouth Hams
Ecclesiastical ParishKINGSWEAR

Protected Status: none recorded

Other References/Statuses

  • Old DCC SMR Ref: SX95SW/2

Monument Type(s) and Dates

  • CHAPEL (XIV - 1301 AD to 1400 AD (Between))

Full description

Watkin, H. R., 1932, Proceedings at the 71st annual meeting, 42 (Article in Serial). SDV339376.

Coleton Fishacre Chapel. There was once a chapel here but no trace of it remains.


Russell, P. + Yorke, G., 1953, Kingswear and its Neighbourhood, 74 & 77 (Article in Serial). SDV176862.

There was a priest at Coleton in the 14th century where there was a chapel set up by the Fishacre family. The chapel was served by the Vicar of Brixham on 20 occasions each year. The walls of the chapel were demolished in the late 19th century.


National Trust, 1984, East Dart, Devon, 9 (Report - Survey). SDV338477.

Chapel pulled down circa 1873.

Sources / Further Reading

SDV176862Article in Serial: Russell, P. + Yorke, G.. 1953. Kingswear and its Neighbourhood. Transactions of the Devonshire Association. 85. A5 Hardback. 74 & 77.
SDV338477Report - Survey: National Trust. 1984. East Dart, Devon. National Trust Archaeological Survey Report. A4 Stapled + Digital. 9.
SDV339376Article in Serial: Watkin, H. R.. 1932. Proceedings at the 71st annual meeting. Transactions of the Devonshire Association. 64. A5 Hardback. 42.

Associated Monuments

MDV44344Related to: Coleton Farmstead (Monument)
MDV30486Related to: Coleton Settlement (Monument)

Associated Finds: none recorded

Associated Events: none recorded


Date Last Edited:Sep 25 2007 11:32AM