Chapel, Bodiam Castle

Record ID:  140816 / MNA127993
Record type:  Building
Protected Status: Scheduled Monument, Listed Building: Grade I
NT Property:  Bodiam Castle; London and South East
Civil Parish:  Bodiam; Rother; East Sussex
Grid Reference:  TQ 7857 2563
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Summary

Chapel in E range [Area 1].

Identification Images (1)

View of the East Window of the Chapel, Bodiam Castle © National Trust
View of the East Window of the Chapel, Bodiam Castle © National Trust

Most Recent Monitoring

None Recorded

Monument Types

  • CHAPEL (Medieval to Unknown - 1386 AD?)

Description

The chapel is situated in the E range and N of the principal apartments [140814]. It had a raised chancel at the E end and large E window (3 plain-pointed lights) which was partially restored in 19th century by George Cubitt. The sacristy is situated on the S side and there is a crypt/basement below the W end.

References

  • --- SNA62647 - National Trust Report: Archaeology South-East. 2001. Archaeological and Historic Landscape Survey, Bodiam Castle, East Sussex.

  • <1> SZF48186 - Article in serial: Faulkner, P.A.. 1963. "Castle Planning in the 14th century". 120.

  • <2> SZF48185 - Article in serial: Coulson, C.. 1992. "Some analysis of the castle of Bodiam, East Sussex". 4.

  • <3> SZF48184 - Monograph: Thackray, David. 1991. Bodiam Castle, National Trust Guide.

Designations

Other Statuses and References

  • Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: HIGH WEALD
  • HER/SMR Reference (External): TQ72NE1
  • National Monuments Record Reference: TQ72NE1

Associated Events

  • ENA1985 - Field Survey, Archaeological and Historic Landscape Survey, Bodiam Castle, East Sussex (Ref: P7)

Associated Finds

None Recorded

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