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1350 Lady Chapel built over two vaulted crypts whose access was from the churchyard. In the crypt, the medieval stone altar and footplace are still in position.
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Carved heads most probably of Henry III and Queen Phillippa
1328 | -1335 | John - Vicar of North Grantham | ||
1330 | 1330 Second storey put in North Porch. Sacred Relics displayed in upper room with two staircases for the entry and exit of the many pilgrims, the roof was raised and the heavily decorated doorway into the church much mutilated. More info | |||
1335 | -1352 | Robert of Wilyen - Vicar of South Grantham | ||
1335 | -1345 | Henry of Pirie - Vicar of North Grantham | ||
1345 | -1349 | Thomas of Chelry - Vicar of North Grantham | ||
1349 | -1376 | Geoffrey of Wilyen, priest - Vicar of North Grantham | ||
1350 | The Guild of Corpus Christi chapel was used by the town’s administration for municipal elections and specifically to elect the new Alderman or mayor. More info | |||
1350 | Small altars and chapels all round the church were used by the chantries and guild. | |||
1350 | Stone rood screen built from North to south across the church interior. On top were a crucifix, an altar and figures of Mary and John , all donated by a rich wool merchant named Roger of Woolsthorpe. A stone staircase still remains. | |||
1350 | Lady Chapel built over two vaulted crypts whose access was from the churchyard. In the crypt, the medieval stone altar and footplace are still in position. More info | |||
1352 | -1377 | John of Kelby - Vicar of South Grantham | ||
1362 | tomb of Richard de Salteby who controlled customs from Boston to Grimsby |
1327 | Grantham Bailiffs went to York to consult with the King | |||
1328 | a hospital founded - St. Margaret's (possibly a leper hospital?) | |||
1329 | Walter Pigot, earliest recorded master of grammar school | |||
1350 | Present gateway of the Angel built showing heads of Edward III and Queen Philippa on the hood-mould. | |||
1359 | King John of France, captured at Poitiers, slept at Grantham on his way from Hereford to Somerton Castle (3 August ) | |||
1371 | Robert Brown & Hugh Oky accused of overcharging for corn | |||
1371 | Robert de Rippingale, a carpenter fined for paying wages that were too high- 6d a day | |||
1371 | Thomas de Stafford selling Gascony wine at 14d a gallon - others sold at 12d |
1327 | -1377 | Edward III | ||
1337 | 1337 Hundred Years War against France | |||
1348 | Battle of Crecy - Victory over France | |||
1348 | Order of the Garter founded. St. George proclaimed England’s patron Saint. | |||
1348 | 1348 The Black Death. Decimated the population. Restricted commerce and trade. | |||
1350 | Wool trade in decline. | |||
1362 | English decreed official language of courts and parliament |
Edward III | Crowned | 1327 | Died | 1377 | 1347-1351 Black Death | Plantagenet |