Buckingham Chantry Chapel, Medieval chapel in Market Square, Buckingham, England
Buckingham Chantry Chapel is a stone building with Norman architectural features located near the market square in the center of town. The structure shows typical medieval elements in its stonework and windows and currently operates as a second-hand bookshop.
The building was first constructed in the early 1400s as part of a hospital complex and later converted into a chantry chapel. Over the following centuries it served educational purposes before arriving at its current use.
The chapel's medieval structure remains visible in its stonework and Norman details, while it now functions as a second-hand bookshop that brings together history enthusiasts and readers. This combination of old building and living community use shapes how locals and visitors experience the space today.
The building is easy to locate since it sits prominently on the market square in the town center. Visitors can explore the historical architecture while browsing the second-hand books available inside.
The building survived the major fire of 1725 that destroyed much of old Buckingham. Its survival makes it one of the rare remaining structures from that earlier period.
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