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The occurrence of lady chapels varies by location and exist in most of the French cathedrals and churches where they form part of the [[chevet]]. In [[Belgium]] they were not introduced before the 14th century; in some cases they are of the same size as the other chapels of the chevet, but in others (probably rebuilt at a later period) they became much more important features. Some of the best examples can be found in churches of the [[Renaissance]] period in [[Italy]] and [[Spain]].

It was in lady chapels, towards the close of the Middle Ages, that innovations in church music were allowed, only the strict chant being heard in the choir.<ref>[http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/03574b.htm Alston, George Cyprian. "Chapel", ''The Catholic Encyclopedia''. Vol. 3. New York: Robert Appleton Company, 1908. 3 Dec. 2013]</ref>