Name and History
The present name of Chappel derives from the construction of a small church, noted in 1285 AD as standing at the northern boundary of the parish of Great Tey. During the 16th century, due to concerns from Chappel residents about the distance to Great Tey's own church at festival time, this area was split from the parish and become a separate entity known as Pontisbright (lit. "Britric's bridge") that would eventually become known as Chappel.
In 1433 the vicar of Great Tey agreed that the inhabitants of Chappel could find and elect their own chaplain. The benefice itself was united with that of the neighbouring village of Wakes Colne in 1938.
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