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Chapel of Jesus of Bethlehem, Berkshire

The Chapel of Jesus of Bethlehem (aka Champs Chapel) is a 15th-century former wayside chapel in East Hendred, Berkshire. The Chapel was originally built in the 15th century by the Carthusian monks of Sheen, Surrey. It ceased to have ecclesiastical use following the Dissolution. In the 18th century the building was owned by the Champ family who used the upper part as a pigeon house and the lower part as a bakehouse and wash-house. In the 20th century it became a museum. It is within the council area of Vale of White Horse (Oxfordshire).
Historic England Grade I Listed 1048167.

Primary Name(s): Chapel of Jesus of Bethlehem
Variant Name(s):  Champs Chapel
Place Type: Ecclesiastical Monument
Historic County: Berkshire
Lat, Long: 51.596989,-1.3366345
Grid Reference: SU 4604 8889
Civil Parish: East Hendred CP
Council Area: Vale of White Horse CA (Oxfordshire CA)
Police Area: Thames Valley PA
GBPN ID:  GBPN319285

 GBPN URL: https://gazetteer.org.uk/place/Chapel_of_Jesus_of_Bethlehem,_Berkshire_319285