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So do you think it could be a lack of ventilation or penetratve damp? How do i tell the difference?

So could it be the old removed chimney? Could I cap it and/or stuff a roll of loft insualtion down it? Or would I be better drilling a hole through the chimney on the inside and putting a vent in?

Additional: The old chimney has not been capped. Under the roof tiles there is just the chimney hole going straight down, this backs onto the damp area. Could it be cold air coming down the chimney? or moisture? Should i "cap it" some how? Thanks

Hi I moved house in May to a 1940's(ish) mid terrace cottage and all has been well until a few weeks ago when the rains/cold came. In the corner of one room I have a damp/wet patch on a NE facing wall. It is not mold but I do have a little mold around the windows and in a different...