St Mary ColewertSt Mary Colewert, Portsmouth |
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Portsmouth Hampshire |
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JandMN |
description |
The place is described in text Leland 1535-43 |
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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. ... |