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	In the 1700s, the chapel was used as a jail known as ‘the blind house’. In 1887 Ordnance Survey referred to it as the chapel powder magazine. It was also thought to serve as a toll house for the nearby market.		In the 1700s, the chapel was used as a jail known as ‘the blind house’. In 1887 Ordnance Survey referred to it as the chapel powder magazine. It was also thought to serve as a toll house for the nearby market.

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	* London Bridge and its houses, c1209-1761.		* London Bridge and its houses, c1209-1761.
	* Oxford Movement.		* Oxford Movement.
		+	* The architecture of British bridges.
	* Vicars' close.		* Vicars' close.

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	In the 1700s, the chapel was used as a jail known as ‘the blind house’. In 1887 Ordnance Survey referred to it as the chapel powder magazine. It was also thought to serve as a toll house for the nearby market.		In the 1700s, the chapel was used as a jail known as ‘the blind house’. In 1887 Ordnance Survey referred to it as the chapel powder magazine. It was also thought to serve as a toll house for the nearby market.
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	In the 1700s, the chapel was used as a jail known as ‘the blind house’. In 1887 Ordnance Survey referred to it as the chapel powder magazine. It was also thought to serve as a toll house for the nearby market.		In the 1700s, the chapel was used as a jail known as ‘the blind house’. In 1887 Ordnance Survey referred to it as the chapel powder magazine. It was also thought to serve as a toll house for the nearby market.
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	Six bridge chapels remain in England, although two - one in Derby and another in Rochester – are located on the banks of the river and are not integrated into structures of the adjacent bridges.		Six bridge chapels remain in England, although two - one in Derby and another in Rochester – are located on the banks of the river and are not integrated into structures of the adjacent bridges.

−	== ~~The old~~ Chantry Bridge and Chapel over the River Calder ==	+	== Wakefield Chantry Bridge and Chapel over the River Calder ==

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	\| The St Ives bridge chapel was developed by the monks of Ramsey Abbey who built the town's first bridge, a wooden structure, in 1107. In 1414 it was decided to replace this bridge with a stone arch bridge, which was completed in 1425, adding the bridge chapel dedicated to St Leger in 1426. The bridge and the chapel are now Grade I listed.		\| The St Ives bridge chapel was developed by the monks of Ramsey Abbey who built the town's first bridge, a wooden structure, in 1107. In 1414 it was decided to replace this bridge with a stone arch bridge, which was completed in 1425, adding the bridge chapel dedicated to St Leger in 1426. The bridge and the chapel are now Grade I listed.
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	\| Located on an extended bridge pillar is the Chantry Chapel of St Mary the Virgin, which dates back to 1356. It was used for a number of secular purposes including a library and a cheese shop.		\| Located on an extended bridge pillar is the Chantry Chapel of St Mary the Virgin, which dates back to 1356. It was used for a number of secular purposes including a library and a cheese shop.
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	\| The building at the far end of the Town Bridge, Bradford-on-Avon, was a lock-up, known as "The Chapel". The weather vane sports the "Bradford Gudgeon" fish.		\| The building at the far end of the Town Bridge, Bradford-on-Avon, was a lock-up, known as "The Chapel". The weather vane sports the "Bradford Gudgeon" fish.

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	Six bridge chapels remain in England, although two - one in Derby and another in Rochester – are located on the banks of the river and are not integrated into structures of the adjacent bridges.		Six bridge chapels remain in England, although two - one in Derby and another in Rochester – are located on the banks of the river and are not integrated into structures of the adjacent bridges.
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		+	== The old Chantry Bridge and Chapel over the River Calder ==

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	\| The old Chantry Bridge and Chapel over the River Calder is just under 100m long; it was widened in 1758 and 1797.		\| The old Chantry Bridge and Chapel over the River Calder is just under 100m long; it was widened in 1758 and 1797.
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	Scott’s Caen stone facade was replaced with gritstone in 1939.		Scott’s Caen stone facade was replaced with gritstone in 1939.
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		+	== Chapel of St Ledger Chapel, St Ives ==

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−	\|width="100%"\|	+	\|width="100%"\| [[File:CBStIves.jpg\|link=File:CBStIves.jpg]]
−	~~Chapel of St Ledger Chapel, St Ives~~	+
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−	[[File:CBStIves.jpg\|link=File:CBStIves.jpg]]	+
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	\| The St Ives bridge chapel was developed by the monks of Ramsey Abbey who built the town's first bridge, a wooden structure, in 1107. In 1414 it was decided to replace this bridge with a stone arch bridge, which was completed in 1425, adding the bridge chapel dedicated to St Leger in 1426. The bridge and the chapel are now Grade I listed.		\| The St Ives bridge chapel was developed by the monks of Ramsey Abbey who built the town's first bridge, a wooden structure, in 1107. In 1414 it was decided to replace this bridge with a stone arch bridge, which was completed in 1425, adding the bridge chapel dedicated to St Leger in 1426. The bridge and the chapel are now Grade I listed.
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	A renovation in the 1930s restored the stonework, repaired the roof and removed the additional two floors that had been added in 1736. The bridge still stands (but vehicular traffic is not permitted) and the chapel is sometimes used for public worship.		A renovation in the 1930s restored the stonework, repaired the roof and removed the additional two floors that had been added in 1736. The bridge still stands (but vehicular traffic is not permitted) and the chapel is sometimes used for public worship.

−	{\|	+	== Chantry Chapel of Our Lady of Rotherham Bridge ==
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−	Chantry Chapel of Our Lady of Rotherham Bridge	+

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	\| Located on an extended bridge pillar is the Chantry Chapel of St Mary the Virgin, which dates back to 1356. It was used for a number of secular purposes including a library and a cheese shop.		\| Located on an extended bridge pillar is the Chantry Chapel of St Mary the Virgin, which dates back to 1356. It was used for a number of secular purposes including a library and a cheese shop.
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−	~~Chantry Chapel of Our Lady of Rotherham Bridge<br />~~
−	~~Dates of construction: 1356? - 1483; location: Yorkshire~~

	Earliest records for a bridge over the River Don date back to 1356, although funding for the Chantry Chapel of Our Lady of Rotherham Bridge is mentioned in a document dating from 1483.		Earliest records for a bridge over the River Don date back to 1356, although funding for the Chantry Chapel of Our Lady of Rotherham Bridge is mentioned in a document dating from 1483.
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	In 1901, residents of the town moved to raise funds to restore it, and it was rededicated in 1924. It is used as a place of worship, although remnants of its past life as the town jail have been preserved in the form of the crypt, complete with graffiti covered cell doors.		In 1901, residents of the town moved to raise funds to restore it, and it was rededicated in 1924. It is used as a place of worship, although remnants of its past life as the town jail have been preserved in the form of the crypt, complete with graffiti covered cell doors.
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		+	== Town Bridge, Bradford-on-Avon ==

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−	~~Town Bridge, Bradford-on-Avon~~	+
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	\| The building at the far end of the Town Bridge, Bradford-on-Avon, was a lock-up, known as "The Chapel". The weather vane sports the "Bradford Gudgeon" fish.		\| The building at the far end of the Town Bridge, Bradford-on-Avon, was a lock-up, known as "The Chapel". The weather vane sports the "Bradford Gudgeon" fish.
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−	~~Town Bridge, Bradford-on-Avon<br />~~
−	~~Dates of construction: 1500s?; Location: Wiltshire~~

	Made of ashlar and rubble limestone, the bridge over the River Avon was constructed as a packhorse bridge in the 13th century. Two of its original arches are still in place.		Made of ashlar and rubble limestone, the bridge over the River Avon was constructed as a packhorse bridge in the 13th century. Two of its original arches are still in place.
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	The chapel was believed to be associated with St Nicholas, due to the appearance of his emblem - a fish known as a gudgeon - on the weather vane above the dome. The weather vane may date back to the 1500s.		The chapel was believed to be associated with St Nicholas, due to the appearance of his emblem - a fish known as a gudgeon - on the weather vane above the dome. The weather vane may date back to the 1500s.

−	In the 1700s, the chapel was used as a jail known as ‘the blind house’. In 1887~~, the~~ Ordnance Survey ~~Map~~ referred to it as the chapel powder magazine. It was also thought to serve as a toll house for the nearby market.	+	In the 1700s, the chapel was used as a jail known as ‘the blind house’. In 1887 Ordnance Survey referred to it as the chapel powder magazine. It was also thought to serve as a toll house for the nearby market.

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−	\| ~~This is the~~ Saint Nicholas bridge chapel on the Pont d'Avignon in France.	+	\| The Saint Nicholas bridge chapel on the Pont d'Avignon in France.
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	= Introduction =		= Introduction =

−	Bridge chapels are small structures that are built into bridges. In ~~addition to offering places of worship for passersby wishing for safe travel~~, they ~~served~~ as ~~chantries for priests who lived within these buildings~~.	+	Bridge chapels are small structures that are built into bridges. In some instances, they serve practical purposes by being incorporated as reinforcements into the bridge’s structural support systems.

−	While in residence, the priests could ~~regularly~~ hold mass (or chant for the souls of the dead) and collect tolls and contributions from passing benefactors~~. In some instances, they also served practical purposes by being incorporated as reinforcements into the bridge’s structural support systems~~.	+	In addition to offering places of worship for passersby wishing for safe travel, they served as chantries for priests who lived within them. While in residence, the priests could hold mass (or chant for the souls of the dead) and collect tolls and contributions from passing benefactors.

−	During the Middle Ages, bridge chapels were ~~often~~ incorporated into bridges throughout Europe. Bridge building not only connected towns by providing improved navigation, it also served a symbolic spiritual purpose. Assisting in the construction of bridges was considered part of a person’s religious duty and could lead to salvation. As a form of charity, contributions to the bridge chapel were seen as an act of devotion, particularly since bridges were sometimes associated with the road to heaven.	+	During the Middle Ages, bridge chapels were incorporated into bridges throughout Europe. Bridge building not only connected towns by providing improved navigation, it also served a symbolic spiritual purpose. Assisting in the construction of bridges was considered part of a person’s religious duty and could lead to salvation. As a form of charity, contributions to the bridge chapel were also seen as an act of devotion, particularly since bridges were sometimes associated with the road to heaven.

	One of the earliest surviving examples of a bridge chapel is the Chapel of Saint Nicholas on the Pont d'Avignon. Built in the 12th century, this bridge chapel was constructed directly onto the pier of the bridge. It has been modified through the centuries but is still well preserved.		One of the earliest surviving examples of a bridge chapel is the Chapel of Saint Nicholas on the Pont d'Avignon. Built in the 12th century, this bridge chapel was constructed directly onto the pier of the bridge. It has been modified through the centuries but is still well preserved.
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−	Bridge chapels were also ~~being~~ constructed in England during the 12th century~~, although none have survived~~. In 1176, Peter Colechurch began work on the first version of London Bridge, but he died before the project was finished. The work was completed in 1209 by Isembert, a French monk, and it included only one building - a stone bridge chapel dedicated to St Thomas Becket. This was converted to a house during the Reformation ~~but~~ was eventually demolished in 1832.	+	Bridge chapels were also constructed in England during the 12th century. In 1176, Peter Colechurch began work on the first version of London Bridge, but he died before the project was finished. The work was completed in 1209 by Isembert, a French monk, and it included only one building - a stone bridge chapel dedicated to St Thomas Becket. This was converted to a house during the Reformation and was eventually demolished in 1832.

−	Prior to the Reformation, bridge chapels were common in England. However, in the mid-1500s, religious change swept through the country, bringing with it the end many traditions associated with Catholicism. Prayers for the dead were outlawed, and many bridge chapels and chantries were destroyed. However, some were preserved due to their structural significance and were modified for a variety of other non-religious purposes.	+	Prior to the Reformation, bridge chapels were common in England. However, in the mid-1500s, religious change swept through the country, bringing with it the end of many traditions associated with Catholicism. Prayers for the dead were outlawed, and many bridge chapels and chantries were destroyed. However, some were preserved due to their structural significance and were modified for a variety of other non-religious purposes.

	= Four structural bridge chapels of England =		= Four structural bridge chapels of England =
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−	\|width="100%"\|	+	\|width="100%"\| [[File:CBWakefield.jpg\|link=File:CBWakefield.jpg]]
−	~~Chantry Bridge and Chapel, River Calder, Wakefield~~	+
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−	[[File:CBWakefield.jpg\|link=File:CBWakefield.jpg]]	+
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	\| The old Chantry Bridge and Chapel over the River Calder is just under 100m long; it was widened in 1758 and 1797.		\| The old Chantry Bridge and Chapel over the River Calder is just under 100m long; it was widened in 1758 and 1797.
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−	~~Chantry Bridge and Chapel, River Calder, Wakefield<br />~~
−	~~Dates of construction: 1342 - 1444; location: Yorkshire~~

	The exact dates for the construction of the Chantry Bridge and Chapel are not known, but permission to build the bridge was given in 1342. It is believed that construction was halted during the period of the Black Death, but the chapel was licensed in 1356. A later decree from 1444 records the presence of a formidable chapel with noteworthy carvings built for the Blessed Virgin Mary.		The exact dates for the construction of the Chantry Bridge and Chapel are not known, but permission to build the bridge was given in 1342. It is believed that construction was halted during the period of the Black Death, but the chapel was licensed in 1356. A later decree from 1444 records the presence of a formidable chapel with noteworthy carvings built for the Blessed Virgin Mary.
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	\| The St Ives bridge chapel was developed by the monks of Ramsey Abbey who built the town's first bridge, a wooden structure, in 1107. In 1414 it was decided to replace this bridge with a stone arch bridge, which was completed in 1425, adding the bridge chapel dedicated to St Leger in 1426. The bridge and the chapel are now Grade I listed.		\| The St Ives bridge chapel was developed by the monks of Ramsey Abbey who built the town's first bridge, a wooden structure, in 1107. In 1414 it was decided to replace this bridge with a stone arch bridge, which was completed in 1425, adding the bridge chapel dedicated to St Leger in 1426. The bridge and the chapel are now Grade I listed.
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−	~~Chapel of St Ledger Chapel, St Ives<br />~~
−	~~Dates of construction: 1414 - 1426; location: Cambridgeshire~~

	The Chapel of St Ledger, also known as the Chapel on the Bridge, was built in the 15h century in conjunction with the construction of the stone bridge across River Great Ouse. Records indicate the bridge was completed in 1425 and the chapel was consecrated in 1426.		The Chapel of St Ledger, also known as the Chapel on the Bridge, was built in the 15h century in conjunction with the construction of the stone bridge across River Great Ouse. Records indicate the bridge was completed in 1425 and the chapel was consecrated in 1426.

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	Prior to the Reformation, bridge chapels were common in England. However, in the mid-1500s, religious change swept through the country, bringing with it the end many traditions associated with Catholicism. Prayers for the dead were outlawed, and many bridge chapels and chantries were destroyed. However, some were preserved due to their structural significance and were modified for a variety of other non-religious purposes.		Prior to the Reformation, bridge chapels were common in England. However, in the mid-1500s, religious change swept through the country, bringing with it the end many traditions associated with Catholicism. Prayers for the dead were outlawed, and many bridge chapels and chantries were destroyed. However, some were preserved due to their structural significance and were modified for a variety of other non-religious purposes.
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−	~~Six bridge chapels remain in England, although two - one in Derby and another in Rochester – are located on the banks of the river and are not integrated into structures of the adjacent bridges.~~

	= Four structural bridge chapels of England =		= Four structural bridge chapels of England =
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		+	Six bridge chapels remain in England, although two - one in Derby and another in Rochester – are located on the banks of the river and are not integrated into structures of the adjacent bridges.

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		+	Chantry Bridge and Chapel, River Calder, Wakefield
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	\| The old Chantry Bridge and Chapel over the River Calder is just under 100m long; it was widened in 1758 and 1797.		\| The old Chantry Bridge and Chapel over the River Calder is just under 100m long; it was widened in 1758 and 1797.
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−	\| [[File:CBStIves.jpg\|link=File:CBStIves.jpg]]	+	\|width="100%"\|
		+	Chapel of St Ledger Chapel, St Ives
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	\| The St Ives was developed by the monks of Ramsey Abbey who built the town's first bridge, a wooden structure, in 1107. In 1414 it was decided to replace this bridge with a stone arch bridge, which was completed in 1425, adding the bridge chapel dedicated to St Leger in 1426. The bridge and the chapel are now Grade I listed.		\| The St Ives was developed by the monks of Ramsey Abbey who built the town's first bridge, a wooden structure, in 1107. In 1414 it was decided to replace this bridge with a stone arch bridge, which was completed in 1425, adding the bridge chapel dedicated to St Leger in 1426. The bridge and the chapel are now Grade I listed.
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		+	Chantry Chapel of Our Lady of Rotherham Bridge
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	\| Located on an extended bridge pillar is the Chantry Chapel of St Mary the Virgin, which dates back to 1356. It was used for a number of secular purposes including a library and a cheese shop.		\| Located on an extended bridge pillar is the Chantry Chapel of St Mary the Virgin, which dates back to 1356. It was used for a number of secular purposes including a library and a cheese shop.
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		+	Town Bridge, Bradford-on-Avon
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		+	[[File:CBBradford.jpg\|link=File:CBBradford.jpg]]
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	\| The building at the far end of the Town Bridge, Bradford-on-Avon, was a lock-up, known as "The Chapel". The weather vane sports the "Bradford Gudgeon" fish.		\| The building at the far end of the Town Bridge, Bradford-on-Avon, was a lock-up, known as "The Chapel". The weather vane sports the "Bradford Gudgeon" fish.

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	Dates of construction: 1342 - 1444; location: Yorkshire		Dates of construction: 1342 - 1444; location: Yorkshire

−	The exact dates for the construction is not known, but permission to build the bridge was given in 1342. It is believed that construction was halted during the period of the Black Death, but the chapel was licensed in 1356. A later decree from 1444 records the presence of a formidable chapel with noteworthy carvings built for the Blessed Virgin Mary.	+	The exact dates for the construction of the Chantry Bridge and Chapel are not known, but permission to build the bridge was given in 1342. It is believed that construction was halted during the period of the Black Death, but the chapel was licensed in 1356. A later decree from 1444 records the presence of a formidable chapel with noteworthy carvings built for the Blessed Virgin Mary.

	After the Reformation, the Wakefield Chantry Bridge was preserved because it served as a structural support for the bridge. However, it was repurposed as a warehouse, shop, library and other functions until the 1840s, when it was transferred to the Church of England.		After the Reformation, the Wakefield Chantry Bridge was preserved because it served as a structural support for the bridge. However, it was repurposed as a warehouse, shop, library and other functions until the 1840s, when it was transferred to the Church of England.
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	Scott was said to regret his work, and is quoted as saying, “It was in an evil hour that I yielded, and allowed a new front in Caen stone, in place of the weather-beaten old one. . . . I never repented it but once, and that has been ever since. . . . I think of this with the utmost shame and chagrin.”		Scott was said to regret his work, and is quoted as saying, “It was in an evil hour that I yielded, and allowed a new front in Caen stone, in place of the weather-beaten old one. . . . I never repented it but once, and that has been ever since. . . . I think of this with the utmost shame and chagrin.”

−	Scott’s Caen stone facade was replaced with gritstone ~~again~~ in 1939.	+	Scott’s Caen stone facade was replaced with gritstone in 1939.

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	\| [[File:CBStIves.jpg\|link=File:CBStIves.jpg]]		\| [[File:CBStIves.jpg\|link=File:CBStIves.jpg]]
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−	\| The St Ives was developed by the monks of Ramsey Abbey who built the town's first bridge, a wooden structure, in 1107. In 1414 it was decided to replace this bridge with a stone arch bridge, which was completed in 1425, adding the bridge chapel dedicated to St Leger in 1426. The bridge and the chapel are now Grade I listed ~~and a Scheduled Ancient Monument~~.	+	\| The St Ives was developed by the monks of Ramsey Abbey who built the town's first bridge, a wooden structure, in 1107. In 1414 it was decided to replace this bridge with a stone arch bridge, which was completed in 1425, adding the bridge chapel dedicated to St Leger in 1426. The bridge and the chapel are now Grade I listed.
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−	\| Located on an extended bridge pillar is the Chantry Chapel of St Mary the Virgin, which dates back to 1356. It was used for a number of secular purposes including as a library and a cheese shop.	+	\| Located on an extended bridge pillar is the Chantry Chapel of St Mary the Virgin, which dates back to 1356. It was used for a number of secular purposes including a library and a cheese shop.
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−	== Chantry Bridge and Chapel, River Calder, Wakefield<br />	+	Chantry Bridge and Chapel, River Calder, Wakefield<br />
−	Dates of construction: 1342 - 1444; location: Yorkshire ==	+	Dates of construction: 1342 - 1444; location: Yorkshire

	The exact dates for the construction is not known, but permission to build the bridge was given in 1342. It is believed that construction was halted during the period of the Black Death, but the chapel was licensed in 1356. A later decree from 1444 records the presence of a formidable chapel with noteworthy carvings built for the Blessed Virgin Mary.		The exact dates for the construction is not known, but permission to build the bridge was given in 1342. It is believed that construction was halted during the period of the Black Death, but the chapel was licensed in 1356. A later decree from 1444 records the presence of a formidable chapel with noteworthy carvings built for the Blessed Virgin Mary.
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−	== Chapel of St Ledger Chapel, St Ives<br />	+	Chapel of St Ledger Chapel, St Ives<br />
−	Dates of construction: 1414 - 1426; location: Cambridgeshire ==	+	Dates of construction: 1414 - 1426; location: Cambridgeshire

	The Chapel of St Ledger, also known as the Chapel on the Bridge, was built in the 15h century in conjunction with the construction of the stone bridge across River Great Ouse. Records indicate the bridge was completed in 1425 and the chapel was consecrated in 1426.		The Chapel of St Ledger, also known as the Chapel on the Bridge, was built in the 15h century in conjunction with the construction of the stone bridge across River Great Ouse. Records indicate the bridge was completed in 1425 and the chapel was consecrated in 1426.
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−	== Chantry Chapel of Our Lady of Rotherham Bridge<br />	+	Chantry Chapel of Our Lady of Rotherham Bridge<br />
−	Dates of construction: 1356? - 1483; location: Yorkshire ==	+	Dates of construction: 1356? - 1483; location: Yorkshire

	Earliest records for a bridge over the River Don date back to 1356, although funding for the Chantry Chapel of Our Lady of Rotherham Bridge is mentioned in a document dating from 1483.		Earliest records for a bridge over the River Don date back to 1356, although funding for the Chantry Chapel of Our Lady of Rotherham Bridge is mentioned in a document dating from 1483.
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−	== Town Bridge, Bradford-on-Avon<br />	+	Town Bridge, Bradford-on-Avon<br />
−	Dates of construction: 1500s?; Location: Wiltshire ==	+	Dates of construction: 1500s?; Location: Wiltshire

	Made of ashlar and rubble limestone, the bridge over the River Avon was constructed as a packhorse bridge in the 13th century. Two of its original arches are still in place.		Made of ashlar and rubble limestone, the bridge over the River Avon was constructed as a packhorse bridge in the 13th century. Two of its original arches are still in place.