Monument record MWX820 - St Helen's Chapel, Green Island
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Summary
Possible chapel on Green Island, it may have been constructed by the monks of Milton Abbey.
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Type and Period (1)
Full Description
Another of the `islands within the harbour also appears to have had a chapel in medieval times. In 1535 the island is described as:- The island of St. Helen in Purbeck, and the inference is that a chapel had been built thereon by the monks of Milton Abbey, the island coming to be named after the patron saint. It is called St. Elins Insul. on Ralph Treswells map of the Isle of Purbeck (1585-86). The name Green Island is relatively modern. <1>
No further information gathered during field investigation regarding this alleged chapel or its site. <2>
`Capella Sce Elene (on Green Island) mentioned in the Roll of Milton Abbey 1409. <3>
Sources/Archives (4)
- <1> SWX3200 Monograph: Smith, H P. 1948. History of the Borough and County of the Town of Poole. Origins and Early Development (vol. 1). Vol 1. p156-157.
- <2> SDO11903 Unpublished document: Quinnell, N V. Various. Field Investigators Comments NVQ. F1 NVQ 21-AUG-52.
- <3> SWX2586 Monograph: Mills, A D. 1977. English Place-Name Society : the survey of English place-names [county volumes] Dorset. Part 1. p13-14.
- <4> SDO14739 Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 457494.
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Location
| Grid reference | SZ 00600 86600 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SZ08NW |
| Civil Parish | Corfe Castle; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 6 008 409
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: SZ 08 NW 2
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 457494
Record last edited
Sep 15 2023 11:42AM
