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chantry house, Melton Mowbray black plaque

Commemorative plaque
chantry house, Melton Mowbray black plaque
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This black commemorative plaque records: This house was built for chantry priests of the Clunaic order who served the parish church from 12th to 16th century. In 1540 it was included by Henry VIII as part of the settlement of Anne of Cleves.
This house served as a residence for chantry priests of the Clunaic order, who were integral to parish life from the 12th to the 16th century until the dissolution of chantries under Henry VIII; in 1540, it was incorporated into the settlement provided by Henry VIII to his former wife, Anne of Cleves.

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