St Mary Colewert

St Mary Colewert, Portsmouth
church
parish:
county:

Portsmouth
Hampshire

refce: JandMN

description
The place is described in text Leland 1535-43

refce: Leland 1535-43
... Portesmuth
There is chapelle in a vacant ground [in the southe weste syde of the town towards the waulle and shore].
Minns says:- The 'chapel' or church of St. Mary Colewert, above referred to, remained standing till the reign of Queen Elizabeth, when it was abandoned and pulled down, whilst its cemetery continued in use for the burial of soldiers. The church was rebuilt in 1838. ...

   Old Hampshire Gazetteer - JandMN: 2001