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Chapel of St Mary Magdalen


The Chapel of St Mary Magdalen in Gilesgate in the east of the city of Durham was a hospital chapel founded in the 13th century. The chapel was largely rebuilt in 1451. After the hospital was shut down in 1546 the building continued to be used as church, but became ruined by the end of the 17th century.[1] The remains of the chapel are a scheduled monument and Grade I listed building on the National Heritage List for England. Today, the A690 link road runs close to the chapel, and there is a good view of the ruins from the pedestrian footbridge over the road. The adjacent Chapel Heights Student Accommodation takes its name from the chapel.

Gilesgate Historic Buildings and Monuments in Durham city Grade I Listed
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Chapel of hospital of St Mary Magdalene, Durham
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CHAPEL OF ST.MARY MAGDALENE - Gilesgate - List Entry
- "Hospital chapel. Founded C13; C14 east window in C15 rebuilding of chapel. Coursed squared sandstone; roofless. Rectangular plan....."
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Chapel of St Mary Magdalene (Durham City)
- "St Mary Magdalene's Chapel was built in 1449-1451, though it includes the remains of earlier chapel which stood a little to the east. It was part of the hospital of …
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List grade: 1
List number: 1159279
County: County Durham
Keys to the Past HER: D35877
Grid ref: NZ2827042910

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