Chichele College, Northamptonshire
Chichele College, in Higham Ferrers, was founded by Henry Chichele, Archbishop of Canterbury, in 1422 as a college for secular canons.
The word ‘college’ at that time, was used to describe a community of priests who shared a communal life that was less restricted than that within a monastery. The colleges’ main role was to offer prayers for the souls of the patron and his family. The College had provision for 8 priests, 4 clerks, 6 choristers and a song and grammar master. Prayers were said for the King, the Queen, the Virgin Mary, St Thomas, St Edward, Henry Chichele’s parents and the souls of the faithful departed.
In later times the college became an inn, and then later a farm. Only ruins survive today, with the exception of one hall now used for artistic exhibitions.
Opening Times
Quadrangle - any reasonable time.
Contact key keeper for chapel, Mrs D Holyoak, 12 Lancaster St, Higham Ferrers. Tel 01933 314157
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Ticket Prices
Admission is free.
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Telephone:
0870 333 1181
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