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Chapel, Maplescombe is a medieval chapel situated in the parish of Maplescombe in Kent. The structure dates from the medieval period, representing a modest example of rural ecclesiastical architecture from this era. The chapel survives as a stone-built structure and reflects the religious provision made for scattered rural communities during the Middle Ages. Its designation as a listed ancient monument acknowledges its historical importance as evidence of medieval settlement patterns and spiritual life in the Kentish countryside.
Chapel, Maplescombe is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1005134. View the official record →
Chapel, Maplescombe is a medieval chapel situated in the parish of Maplescombe in Kent. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1005134.
Chapel, Maplescombe 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 1005134.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Two milestones at West Kingsdown (3.6 km), Bowl barrow at Otford Mount (4.7 km), Milestone on Pilgrim's Way (4.9 km).
This page is just one thread. A full Aubrey report pulls together 15 strands of Chapel, Maplescombe's history, each drawn from the record and mapped to the exact spot:
Every location is different. Not every section appears for every place, only what the historical record actually holds turns up in a report.
Chapel, Maplescombe stands on White Chalk Subgroup, bedrock that formed in the Maastrichtian. The rock here is chalk.