Buckingham Chantry Chapel

Few buildings in Buckingham date to before the 18th century, as a large fire destroyed much of the town in 1725.

It became a chantry chapel in 1268, founded by Matthew de Stratton, the Archdeacon of Buckingham.

The present building dates from the 15th century, when John Ruding, Archdeacon of Lincoln, undertook rebuilding work in 1471 and 1481.

[3] The building was later used by the Royal Latin School, with the chantry priests probably serving as the first schoolmasters.

[3] The school remained on the site until 1907, when expansion prompted a move to new buildings on Chandos Road.