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The Spencer Chapel is a sixteenth-century funerary structure attached to the parish church of Great Brington in Northamptonshire. Built to serve the prominent Spencer family, whose seat was nearby at Althorpe, the chapel contains monuments and memorials spanning several centuries and represents an important example of aristocratic commemoration within a parish church setting. The structure reflects the architectural conventions of its period, incorporating features typical of early modern chapel design. The chapel remains significant for its monuments, which document the Spencer family's sustained prominence in the county from the sixteenth century onwards.
The Spencer Chapel, Great Brington Church is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1003897. View the official record →
The Spencer Chapel is a sixteenth-century funerary structure attached to the parish church of Great Brington in Northamptonshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1003897.
The Spencer Chapel, Great Brington Church is a Scheduled Ancient Monument, legally protected by Historic England (NHLE) — the body responsible for designating and safeguarding heritage sites in England. The official designation reference is 1003897.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Great Brington village cross (0.1 km), Roman villa N of Road Hill Farm (3.8 km), Settlement site 330yds (300m) N of mill (4.2 km).
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