An archaeological investigation into the structure of the medieval chantry chapel, with many implications for religious practice at the time.

Introduction
Medieval Visions of the Afterlife
Setting the Context: Early Origins and Influences on Later Medieval Chantry Foundation
Sources and Approaches
Medieval Chantry Chapels: Form and Fabric
The Social and Religious Context of Chantry Chapels in the Medieval Parish Church
The Reformation of Chantry Chapels
Case Studies: Stoke Charity, Bridgwater and Mere
Conclusions
Glossary
Selected Gazetteer
Bibliography
Index