The Fabric Accounts of St Stephen's Chapel, Westminster, 1292-1396

A groundbreaking publication reveals the meticulously detailed fabric accounts of St Stephen's Chapel, Westminster (1292–1396), offering unprecedented insight into one of England's most significant medieval building projects. The accounts, preserved in The National Archives and now fully translated for the first time, document the construction and decoration of this central royal chapel under Edward I and III, providing rare evidence on medieval craftsmanship—particularly masonry, carpentry, painting, and glasswork—and the organization of labor and materials. Beyond architectural history, these records are invaluable for understanding English royal patronage and political culture during a pivotal period in governance and ceremonial practice.

Ayers, T., & Jurkowski, M. (Eds.). (2020). The Fabric Accounts of St Stephen’s Chapel, Westminster, 1292-1396. https://doi.org/10.1515/9781787446151