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 fourteenth-century religious structure located in County Durham, England. The site comprises the remains of the chapel itself alongside a medieval churchyard cross base, both of which represent important evidence of local devotional practice and community organisation during the later medieval period. The cross base, a characteristic feature of medieval churchyards, would have served as a focal point for gatherings and processions. The chapel's survival, albeit fragmentary, contributes to understanding the distribution and function of secondary religious buildings in the Durham region during the medieval centuries.

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 fourteenth-century religious structure located in County Durham, England. 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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