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St. Mary in the Fields Chapel

Norwich, City of Norwich, Norfolk, England

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  • Get directions Theater Street, Norwich, City of Norwich, Norfolk, England
    Norwich, City of Norwich, Norfolk England
    Coordinates: 52.62694, 1.29070
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At some date prior to 1248 an important hospital and chapel, dedicated to the honour of the Blessed Virgin, was founded in the parish of St. Stephen by John le Brun, priest. It stood at the time of its foundation in the open fields on the south-west of the city, and hence became known at an early date as the Chapel-in-the Fields. In a short space of time, aided by various benefactions, the foundation became a collegiate church on a noble scale. The surrender of the college was signed on 29 January, 1544. Following the surrender Dean Spencer obtained, from Henry VIII, a grant of the site of the college and its whole possessions for himself and his heirs at a nominal sum. The grant contemplated the immediate destruction of church and college. There are no visible tombstones or memorials.

At some date prior to 1248 an important hospital and chapel, dedicated to the honour of the Blessed Virgin, was founded in the parish of St. Stephen by John le Brun, priest. It stood at the time of its foundation in the open fields on the south-west of the city, and hence became known at an early date as the Chapel-in-the Fields. In a short space of time, aided by various benefactions, the foundation became a collegiate church on a noble scale. The surrender of the college was signed on 29 January, 1544. Following the surrender Dean Spencer obtained, from Henry VIII, a grant of the site of the college and its whole possessions for himself and his heirs at a nominal sum. The grant contemplated the immediate destruction of church and college. There are no visible tombstones or memorials.

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  • Added: 11 Mar 2023
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