The medieval chantry chapel : an archaeology / Simon Roffey.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Roffey, Simon.

Series:

Studies in the history of medieval religion 0955-2480 ; 34.

Studies in the history of medieval religion, 0955-2480 ; 34

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Chantries--History--To 1500.

Chantries.

Chantries--Design and construction.

Theology, Practical--History--To 1500.

Theology, Practical.

Christian antiquities.

History.

Physical Description:

x, 189 pages : illustrations, plans ; 24 cm.

Place of Publication:

Woodbridge ; Rochester, NY : Boydell Press, 2007.

Summary:

An archaeological investigation into the structure of the medieval chantry chapel, with many implications for religious practice at the time.

Contents:

Key to symbols used in the illustrations xiii

2 Medieval visions of the afterlife 11

3 Setting the context: Early origins and influences on later medieval chantry foundation 18

Part II Chantry Chapels: A Perspective from the South and West of England

4 Sources and approaches 31

5 Medieval chantry chapels: Form and fabric 42

Part III Chantry Chapels: The Wider Context

6 The social and religious context of chantry chapels in the medieval parish church 81

7 The reformation of chantry chapels 127

8 Case studies: Stoke Charity, Bridgwater and Mere 140

Select gazetteer 166.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (pages [178]-184) and index.

ISBN:

1843833344

9781843833345

OCLC:

163617780