1400–50; late Middle English ( oure ) lady chapell
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Below and beyond appears the Lady chapel The archives tell of a large purchase of glass in Rouen in 1301 and again in 1317 for use in this cathedral.
From Stained Glass Tours in England by Sherrill, Charles Hitchcock
Considerable portions are standing of the so-called chapel of St Joseph at the west end, which has been identified with the Lady chapel, occupying the site of the earliest church.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 12, Slice 1 "Gichtel, Johann" to "Glory" by Various
On the west, running of course parallel to the nave, was a Lady chapel.
From Library of the World's Best Literature, Ancient and Modern, Vol. 15 by Various
The crypt is his work, and he began the choir, Lady chapel, and central tower.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 12, Slice 1 "Gichtel, Johann" to "Glory" by Various
Supposing now we build it, beginning at the end, the apse; there we naturally place the Lady chapel, as we find it in most cathedrals.
From The Cathedral by Huysmans, J.-K. (Joris-Karl)
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