Monument record MDO483 - St Michael's Chapel, St Michael's Lane, Bridport
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Summary
St Michael’s chapel was a medieval chapel, first mentioned in the mid 13th century, possibly built to serve a suburban area outside the west gate of Bridport. It was dissolved in the 16th century. All traces of the chapel had disappeared by the late 18th century.
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Full Description
St Michael’s Chapel, at the north end of St Michael’s Lane, was mentioned in documentary sources from 1268 <3>.
Founded apparently in 1324 by Robert de FARYNDONE. BRIDPORT CORPORATION records include inventories to this chantry dated 1408. <3>
In 1348-9 John Munden granted property to St Michael’s, probably part of the original endowments of Munden’s Chantry, which had its chantry priest’s house in St Michael’s Lane <4> <6>. The chantry and chapel were dissolved in the 16th century.
Stood in a lane now called St. MICHAEL'S LANE. There are now no remains of the chapel. <4> <6>
The site contained in <1> is now occupied by a stone mason's premises. No visible traces of the chapel were
observed. <5>
St Michael’s chapel may have stood outside the west gate of Bridport and was possibly built to serve a suburban area. <7>
Sources/Archives (8)
- <1> SDO9443 Monograph: Hutchins, J. 1863. The History and Antiquities of the County of Dorset. Volume 2. 3rd edition. 2. 24.
- <2> SWX1328 Map: Ordnance Survey. Various. Ordnance Survey Map 1:500. 1:500. 1887.
- <3> SWX1323 Article in serial: Colfox, W. 1890. 'On the History of Bridport' Proceedings of the Dorset Natural History and Antiquarian Field Club. 11. 125.
- <4> SWX1335 Article in serial: Fry, E A. 1909. Dorset Chantries; Proceedings of the Dorset Natural History and Antiquarian Field Club. Vol 30. 25-32.
- <5> SWX1169 Unpublished document: Swatridge, G C. Various. Field Investigators Comments GCS. F1 GCS 20-SEP-54.
- <6> SDO10537 Monograph: Wood-Legh, K L. 1956. Small Household Of The XVth Century, Being The Account Book Of Munden's Chantry, Bridport.
- <7> SWX1202 Monograph: Penn, K J. 1980. Historic Towns in Dorset. 27-29.
- <8> SDO14739 Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 450131.
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Location
| Grid reference | SY 4635 9299 (point) Approximate |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY49SE |
| Civil Parish | Bridport; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 1 016 050
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: SY 49 SE 24
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 450131
Record last edited
Dec 19 2022 8:11PM