Scheduled MonumentsEnglandDilston Chapel

Dilston Chapel

England
List entry 1006591
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Dilston Chapel is a Roman Catholic chapel built in the late 17th century, constructed around 1628 and substantially rebuilt after 1753 following the aftermath of the 1715 Jacobite Rising. Located near Corbridge in Northumberland, the chapel serves as a rare surviving example of Catholic worship space from a period when such buildings were subject to considerable legal restriction and social hostility in England. The structure is a modest stone building with a simple rectangular plan, characteristic of clandestine or semi-concealed Catholic chapels of its era. The chapel remains historically significant as evidence of recusant Catholic communities in the North of England and their resilience during the penal period when Catholic practice was severely curtailed by law.

Dilston Chapel is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1006591. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Dilston Chapel?

Dilston Chapel is a Roman Catholic chapel built in the late 17th century, constructed around 1628 and substantially rebuilt after 1753 following the aftermath of the 1715 Jacobite Rising. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1006591.

Who is responsible for protecting Dilston Chapel?

Dilston 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 1006591.

What other scheduled monuments are near Dilston Chapel?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Dilston Castle (0 km), Corbridge Bridge (1.6 km), Vicar's pele tower (1.7 km).

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