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The Chapel was built circa 1230 as part of the Archbishop’s Palace. It was displaced in 1241 when Archbishop Walker de Gray began construction of Bishopthorpe Place. Most of the 13th century structure next to Minster York was leveled in 1814. Fortunately, The Chapel was spared for its historical significance. In June of 1483, Richard III became the King of England. As part of a royal tradition begun in 1284, he invested his only son, Edward of Middleham, as the Prince of Wales in September in this building. The ten year old died six months later. Two months after that, the 32 year old king was killed at the Battle of Bosworth Field. His death with no legitimate heirs ended the House of York, a family dynasty started in 1385. The Chapel is now used as the Minster Library.

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The Chapel in York, England

Dean's Park, York YO1 7JQ, UK

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