Scheduled MonumentsEnglandChapel immediately north west of Manor House

Chapel immediately north west of Manor House

England
List entry 1018837
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Chapel immediately north west of Manor House is a medieval religious structure located in Leicestershire. The chapel dates to the medieval period and represents a form of domestic or manorial religious provision common amongst the landholding classes of England during the Middle Ages. Its proximity to the adjacent manor house indicates its function as a private chapel serving the manorial household and estate. The survival of the structure, despite the passage of centuries, provides evidence of medieval architectural practice and the religious life of a rural manor community.

Chapel immediately north west of Manor House is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1018837. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Chapel immediately north west of Manor House?

Chapel immediately north west of Manor House is a medieval religious structure located in Leicestershire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1018837.

Who is responsible for protecting Chapel immediately north west of Manor House?

Chapel immediately north west of Manor House 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 1018837.

What other scheduled monuments are near Chapel immediately north west of Manor House?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Gumley medieval settlement remains and field systems, 620m south east of the Church of St Helen (5.1 km), Inclined plane immediately east of Foxton Locks (5.2 km), Gumley motte castle (5.5 km).

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