Scheduled MonumentsEnglandChapel of St Blaise

Chapel of St Blaise

England
List entry 1005488
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Chapel of St Blaise is a medieval chapel located in Kent, England, with origins dating to the medieval period. The structure represents a small religious building of the type commonly established in rural or outlying locations during the Middle Ages. As a chapel dedicated to St Blaise, the patron saint invoked against throat ailments and throat infections, it would have served a local community for devotional purposes. The site retains physical remains that contribute to the understanding of medieval religious architecture and practice in the Kentish landscape.

Chapel of St Blaise is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1005488. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Chapel of St Blaise?

Chapel of St Blaise is a medieval chapel located in Kent, England, with origins dating to the medieval period. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1005488.

Who is responsible for protecting Chapel of St Blaise?

Chapel of St Blaise 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 1005488.

What other scheduled monuments are near Chapel of St Blaise?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including The Quintain on the Green (0.9 km), Tower keep castle at West Malling (1.6 km), World War II Bofors Anti-aircraft gun tower, Pickett-Hamilton fort and pillbox: part of the airfield defences of RAF West Malling fighter station (2 km).

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