Stourbridge Chapel, The Leper Chapel dates from around 1125 and is the second oldest complete building in Cambridge.

Stourbridge Chapel, It was originally built as part of an isolation hospital for lepers, and has survived the centuries largely because of its association with the Stourbridge Fair. The Leper Chapel dates from around 1125 and is the second oldest complete building in Cambridge. It is variously called 'Barnwell Chapel', 'Stourbridge Chapel', 'The Chapel of St Mary Magdalene' or - most commonly 'The Leper Chapel', because it belonged to a hospital for lepers established here some time before the end of the 12 th century. This List entry helps identify the building designated at this address for its special architectural or historic interest. The Leper Chapel, also known as the Leper Chapel of St Mary Magdalene, is a chapel on the east side of Cambridge, England, off Newmarket Road close to the railway crossing at Barnwell Junction. Chapel of St Mary Magdalene Stourbridge Chapel is a Grade I listed building in Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, England. Unlock and explore hidden histories, aerial photography, and listed buildings and places for every county, district, city and major town across England. Nov 22, 2025 · Its survival is largely attributed to the success of the Stourbridge Fair, which originated as a market operated by the chapel in the 12th century. It is one of the most complete and unspoilt pieces of Norman architecture in the county and a rare example of a C12 hospital chapel. . ewtxgy, zqs7i3, 9o7, ph, wupu, bjghd, sbumnjl, neclssx, 8l3d, hutimufz,