Kaye, K. (2021). Descriptive Buildings Record (Level 2) at Minsden Chapel, Whitwell Road, Langley, Hertfordshire. KDK Archaeology Ltd. https://doi.org/10.5284/1117868. Cite this using datacite

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Title:		 Descriptive Buildings Record (Level 2) at Minsden Chapel, Whitwell Road, Langley, Hertfordshire
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Series:		 KDK Archaeology unpublished report series
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Abstract:		 Aims As described in the Written Scheme of Investigation, the aims of the project were: • To ensure the archaeological recording of the building prior to remedial works taking place • To examine the structural history and development of the building in relation to its historical and geographical context • To provide sufficient information on the historic and architectural significance of the building that will place the findings of the investigations in their local and regional context Methods The work was carried out according to the Written Scheme of Investigation (Section 2), which required: • A historic building assessment, with recording to Historic England Level 3 (HE 2016). In June 2021 KDK Archaeology Ltd carried out Historic Building Recording of Minsden Chapel, Langley, Hertfordshire as part of a Management Plan for the consolidation of the ruins and the management of associated trees and shrubs to protect the upstanding remains. Minsden Chapel, which is both a Scheduled Monument (NHLE Ref: 1003543) and a Grade II Listed Building (NHLE Ref: 1347462), dates from the 14th century and, given the mention of a priest serving Minsden in the Domesday Book, may have replaced an earlier church. Regular Divine Service appears to have ceased by the mid 17th century, but the chapel still played a significant role in the community in the early 18th century, by providing a place of worship for a large congregation of non-Conformists. The last known service was a wedding between Enoch West and Mary Horn on July 11th 1738 when a piece of masonry fell onto the service book being held by the curate. The building was systematically looted with the font and bells amongst the first losses. Tracery, stained glass windows and building materials were sold at auction or on the market in Hitchin in the 19th century. The chancel arch collapsed as recently as the early 2000s and general decay and vandalism have left the remaining walls extremely vulnerable.
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Author:		 Karin Kaye
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Publisher:		 KDK Archaeology Ltd
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Year of Publication:		 2021
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District: North Hertfordshire
Country: England
Parish: Langley
County: Hertfordshire
Grid Reference: 519825, 224565 (Easting, Northing)
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DESCRIPTIVE BUILDINGS RECORD (LEVEL 2) (Event)
MEDIEVAL CHAPEL (Tag)
CHAPEL (Monument Type England)
MEDIEVAL (Historic England Periods)
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OASIS Id: kdkarcha1-501702
Report id: 596/MMC/2.1
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Created Date:		 23 Feb 2024