Monument record 0174002000 - ST LAWRENCE CHAPEL, ROWSHAM
Summary
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Map
Type and Period (1)
- CHAPEL (Medieval - 1066 AD to 1539 AD)
Description
St Lawrence's chapel, Rowsham, apparently connected with Burbage manor. Dependant on Wingrave church. Apparently stood on small croft (3 roods) near hamlet centre where sculptured stone found. Had 1 bell (B2).
Dismantled C16. Grant in 1574. Consisted of 1 bay (B4).
Site unlocated (B5).
NGR to Rowsham (B6).
St Lawrence's Chapel at Rowsham (SP 849180) existed in Henry III's reign, it was dismantled in the 16th century, but architectural remains of the chapel were found in a croft of 3 roods near the centre of the village. It was known to be still standing in living memory (mid 18th century). Name 'Church Field' mentioned by VCH. (B2 and B4).
The chapel site was not located, nor a Church Field (B7).
This record includes National Record of the Historic Environment Information provided by Historic England on 4 June 2025 licensed under the Open Government Licence.
Sources (6)
- <2>SBC6902 Article in serial: Rev W Hastings Kelke. 1858. 'THE DESECRATED CHURCHES OF BUCKINGHAMSHIRE - PART 6', IN RECS OF BUCKS 1 PP288-292. Vol 1, part 8. PP290-292.
- <4>SBC20462 Bibliographic reference: William Page (ed). 1925. A History of Buckinghamshire (Victoria County History) Volume III. Volume 3. pp459, 461-462, 464.
- <5>SBC10938 Bibliographic reference: OS RECORD CARD SP81 NW 10,JULY 1973 (FILED).
- <6>SBC10378 Map: Ordnance Survey. 1958. OS 1958 1:10560 MAP. 1:10,560.
- <7>SBC29152 Verbal communication: P A Stevens. 1973. Field Investigators Comments - F1 PAS 17-JUL-73.
- <8>SBC27441 Digital archive: Historic England. National Record of the Historic Environment (NRHE). Insert 2002; Update 2005.
Location
| Grid reference | SP 85000 18000 (point) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | WINGRAVE WITH ROWSHAM, Aylesbury Vale, Buckinghamshire |
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
Related Events/Activities (1)
- Event - Survey: (EBC14177)
Record last edited
Feb 16 2026 3:17PM
