Scheduled MonumentsEnglandChapel of the Hospital of St John at Whittlesford Bridge

Chapel of the Hospital of St John at Whittlesford Bridge

England
List entry 1011721
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England
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Overview

History & significance

The Chapel of the Hospital of St John at Whittlesford Bridge is a medieval religious building associated with a hospital foundation in Cambridgeshire. The structure dates from the medieval period and stands near Whittlesford Bridge, serving as evidence of the charitable and ecclesiastical infrastructure that developed along the River Cam. The chapel represents the type of small institutional religious building that would have served both the spiritual needs of hospital residents and the broader community. As a scheduled ancient monument, it remains significant for understanding medieval healthcare provision and religious life in the East Anglian landscape.

Chapel of the Hospital of St John at Whittlesford Bridge is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1011721. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Chapel of the Hospital of St John at Whittlesford Bridge?

The Chapel of the Hospital of St John at Whittlesford Bridge is a medieval religious building associated with a hospital foundation in Cambridgeshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1011721.

Who is responsible for protecting Chapel of the Hospital of St John at Whittlesford Bridge?

Chapel of the Hospital of St John at Whittlesford Bridge 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 1011721.

What other scheduled monuments are near Chapel of the Hospital of St John at Whittlesford Bridge?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Mill Hill (8.2 km), Pigot's Farm moated site and fishpond (8.4 km), Dovecote at Home Farm 150m south east of Lofts Hall (8.8 km).

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