The Royal Chapel of the Palace of Placentia is an archaeological sight in Greenwich, England that preserves the remains of the eastern walls of the chapel, a 10ft by 5ft section of floor made of black and white glazed tiles and a vault beneath. Foundations and fireplaces of the vestry where discover to the east of the chapel. - AsNotedIn
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| 1540/01/06 | Henry VIII of England | Groom | King Henry of England marries Anne of Cleves, daughter of John III and Maria, Duke and Duchess of Julich-Berg, Holy Roman Empire, at the Royal Chapel of the Palace of Placentia (lost) in Greenwich. | Marriage of Anne of Cleves and Henry VIII | ||
| 1540/01/06 | Anne of Cleves | Bride | Archbishop Cranmer solemnizes the marriage of Henry VIII and Anne of Cleves in the chapel royal at the Palace of Placentia in Greenwich, London. In 2006 the remains of the chapel royal were excavated by Museum of London Archaeology. | Marriage of Anne of Cleves and Henry VIII | ||
| 2006/01/25 | Archaeologists uncover the eastern part of the chapel at Greenwich Palace. Remains include a 10x5ft section of the black and white glazed tiled floor that probably supported the altar. Foundations and fireplaces of its vestry were found to the east. |
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| Site Type | Archaeological Site |
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