Scheduled MonumentsEnglandCollierley Chapel

Collierley Chapel

England
List entry 1002332
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Collierley Chapel is a small medieval chapel located in County Durham, England. The structure dates from the medieval period and represents a rural place of worship serving the local community during this era. The chapel survives as a modest stone-built structure, characteristic of minor ecclesiastical buildings constructed in northern England. As a listed ancient monument, it forms part of the archaeological and architectural heritage record of the region, documenting the extent of medieval religious provision in rural Durham.

Collierley Chapel is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1002332. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Collierley Chapel?

Collierley Chapel is a small medieval chapel located in County Durham, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1002332.

Who is responsible for protecting Collierley Chapel?

Collierley 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 1002332.

What other scheduled monuments are near Collierley Chapel?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bantling Castle Lime Kilns (2.7 km), Derwentcote steel cementation furnace, iron finery forge and drift coal mine (3 km), Friarside Chapel (3.5 km).

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