Scheduled MonumentsEnglandAustin Friars Chapel

Austin Friars Chapel

England
List entry 1002296
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Austin Friars Chapel is a fourteenth-century religious structure located in Sussex, England. The chapel represents the architectural traditions of the mendicant friaries that flourished in medieval England, belonging to the Augustinian order whose houses were distributed across the country during the later medieval period. The surviving remains demonstrate the characteristic features of friaries constructed during this era, reflecting both the spiritual aspirations and building practices of the time. As a designated ancient monument, the site retains significance for understanding the distribution and physical evidence of religious communities in Sussex during the medieval period.

Austin Friars Chapel is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1002296. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Austin Friars Chapel?

Austin Friars Chapel is a fourteenth-century religious structure located in Sussex, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1002296.

Who is responsible for protecting Austin Friars Chapel?

Austin Friars Chapel is a Scheduled Ancient Monument, legally protected by Historic England (NHLE) — the body responsible for designating and safeguarding heritage sites in England. The official designation reference is 1002296.

What other scheduled monuments are near Austin Friars Chapel?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Ferry Gate, Winchelsea (3.4 km), Strand Gate, Winchelsea (3.4 km), Barn and cellar in Rectory Lane (3.6 km).

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