Scheduled MonumentsEnglandCroxdale medieval chapel and churchyard cross base

Croxdale medieval chapel and churchyard cross base

England
List entry 1019820
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

Croxdale medieval chapel is a scheduled ancient monument situated in County Durham, comprising the remains of a medieval ecclesiastical structure and an associated churchyard cross base. The chapel represents a modest example of medieval religious provision in the region, likely dating from the medieval period, though precise construction chronology requires further archaeological investigation. The surviving physical evidence includes the chapel foundations and the stone base of a churchyard cross, both of which contribute to understanding local medieval settlement patterns and religious practice. These monuments are protected under scheduled monument legislation due to their archaeological significance and their capacity to inform historical understanding of medieval Durham.

Croxdale medieval chapel and churchyard cross base is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1019820. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Croxdale medieval chapel and churchyard cross base?

Croxdale medieval chapel is a scheduled ancient monument situated in County Durham, comprising the remains of a medieval ecclesiastical structure and an associated churchyard cross base. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1019820.

Who is responsible for protecting Croxdale medieval chapel and churchyard cross base?

Croxdale medieval chapel and churchyard cross base 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 1019820.

What other scheduled monuments are near Croxdale medieval chapel and churchyard cross base?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Sunderland Bridge, near Croxdale (0.9 km), Moated site at Low Butterby Farm (1.5 km), Maiden Castle promontory fort (3.9 km).

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