Understand that chantries are historical and primarily tied to religious practices from the past.

Historical Religiosity

A chantry provides a private area for prayer apart from the main worship space.

Private Prayer Space

Chantries are often built to honor the memory of a wealthy individual or family.

A chantry can be a financial endowment, not just a physical space, intended for prayer services.

The existence of a chantry often indicated the wealth and social status of its benefactor.