MEM21907 - Northmoor Chapel, Chapel of Ease at Marsh Bridge (Monument)

Summary

A chapel of ease was built at Marsh Bridge by John Arthur Locke. It was destroyed by fire in about 1900.

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Protected Status

  • None recorded

Full Description

A chapel of ease was built at Marsh Bridge by John Arthur Locke. It was destroyed by fire in about 1900. It was described as a plain building consisting of chancel, nave and turret with one bell and four stained glass windows. [1] A chapel of ease was erected in the mid 19th century, on the north bank beside Marsh Bridge, by John Locke of Northmoor. It burnt down in 1909. [2] The chapel of ease at Marsh Bridge was called Northmoor Chapel. [3] The chapel is shown on both the 1st and 2nd edition Ordnance Survey maps and is labelled 'Northmoor Chapel'.

Sources/Archives (3)

  • <1> Monograph: Binding, H. + Bonham-Carter, V.. 1986. Old Dulverton and Around: Dulverton - Bury - Brushford - Exebridge. The Exmoor Press. P.21-23, Photos.
  • <2> Index: Department of the Environment. List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest . 36th List, District of West Somerset. 04/08/1986. Marsh Bridge listing description..
  • <3> Monograph: Dulverton and District Civic Society. 2002. The Book of Dulverton, Brushford, Bury and Exebridge. Halsgrove. P.117, Photographs.

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Other Statuses/References

  • Local List Status (Unassessed)

Map

Location

Grid reference Centred SS 9070 2893 (12m by 7m) (Estimated from sources)
Map sheet SS92NW
Civil Parish DULVERTON, WEST SOMERSET, SOMERSET

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Record last edited

Dec 7 2012 2:12PM

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