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  5. \paperw5085 \margr0\margl0\ATXph16380 \plain \fs20 \f1 \fs22 The Chantry Acts of 1545 and 1547 empowered the king to confiscate all charities, whether chantries, hospitals, guild
  6. s or colleges, claiming Henry would make better use of their wealth.  The Crown received over ú6000,000 when chantry lands passed into lay hands.