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Iʼve raised £2,424 to help restore this iconic building in the town of Thaxted.
- Thaxted, Essex
- Funded on Friday, 30th September 2022
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In a town rich in history, the Chantry is one of its best loved and most memorable buildings. It may originally have been a priests’ house, as its name and proximity to the church suggest, but this is not known with certainty. Its age is also something of a mystery. The official listing is 17thC. but the substantial timber frame and crown post construction indicate a date at least 100 years earlier. Even a 14thC. origin has been suggested. Whatever the case, it is quite possible its early life may have coincided with the building of the church itself.
The present restoration involves much needed repairs to the building with minimal alterations. The original historic fabric will remain unaltered , and the integrity of the 1930’s Arts and Crafts restoration respected.
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3 years agoThe Thaxted Chantry
3 years agoMany thanks to all those who have supported our fundraising campaign for the renovation of The Chantry. Although we have not been able to reach our ambitious target and are therefore unable to currently carry out our plans to turn the building into a community hub, we will use the money we have raised, along with other funding, to begin renovations to this historic building to ensure its future for Thaxted.
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- 4 years ago
The Thaxted Chantry
4 years agoThanks to those who have already given, we are grateful for your contributions towards this worthwhile project. As of the 26th April, plans have been agreed and tenders have been requested and received. We will keep everyone informed as we progress further.
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- 4 years ago
The Thaxted Chantry
4 years agoThanks to those who have already given, we are grateful for your contributions towards this worthwile project. As at 10th December, we have gone out to tender on the plans and expect to receive submissions from building firms to be reviewed by mid-January. We will keep everyone informed as we progress further.
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23
Anonymous
Sep 8, 2021
£10.00
Anonymous
Aug 15, 2021
£40.00
Anonymous
Jul 16, 2021
£20.00
Anonymous
Jul 14, 2021
£100.00
Andy Presland
Jul 10, 2021
£55.00
Michael and Mary Tayler
Jul 7, 2021
£100.00
Anonymous
Jun 26, 2021
£40.00
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The Thaxted Chantry
Thaxted, Essex
The Vicar and Churchwardens of Thaxted Parish Church have been the custodians of the Chantry since the 1930's. They are now appealing for community support for the task of restoring this historic building to become a usable community meeting space after the pandemic.