Duxford Chapel, Whittlesford (Cambridgeshire)

13th century hospital chapel.

Summary 13th century buildings (or older)

Introduction

A modest but complete and attractive 13th-century chantry chapel, originally used as part of a hospital complex and later used as variously a chantry and barn.

 

History to the present day

 Founded by Sir William de Coleville, the Hospital of St John at Duxford was built some time soon after 1200. It was first used by the Templars and subsequently probably used by the Knights Hospitaller. The only remnant of the hospital is now the 13th century hospital chapel.

The moulding around the chapel windows is simultaneously elegant and severe, and some decorative carving can be spotted on the roof beam.

After the hospital fell into disuse, the chapel was used as a chantry, and later converted into a barn during the Reformation and dissolution of the monasteries. The barn was then used by the inn next door for several centuries. Despite its varied usage, the chapel has survived in a relatively good state of repair although the big east window has unfortunately been bricked up

Arrival information and how to find us

Address: Duxford Chapel, Cambridgeshire, , United Kingdom

Opening times:

All year
Any reasonable time
Mon - Sun

Admission prices:

Adult:Free
Children:Free
Concession:Free

Photographs courtesy of English Heritage Photographic Library.