Scheduled MonumentsEnglandCreswell Chapel

Creswell Chapel

England
List entry 1006113
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Creswell Chapel is a small medieval chapel located in Staffordshire, England. The structure dates from the medieval period and represents a modest example of rural ecclesiastical architecture. The chapel survives as a stone-built structure and retains evidence of its original form despite later modifications. As a registered monument, it contributes to understanding the distribution and character of small chapels serving local communities during the medieval period in the region.

Creswell Chapel is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1006113. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Creswell Chapel?

Creswell Chapel is a small medieval chapel located in Staffordshire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1006113.

Who is responsible for protecting Creswell Chapel?

Creswell 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 1006113.

What other scheduled monuments are near Creswell Chapel?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Stafford Castle and associated medieval settlement (3.9 km), East Gate (4.1 km), Moated site and ancillary enclosure SW of Stafford Castle (4.6 km).

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