Scheduled MonumentsEnglandDilston Chapel

Dilston Chapel

England
List entry 1006591
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Dilston Chapel is a Roman Catholic chapel located in Dilston, near Corbridge in Northumberland, dating to the early seventeenth century. Built in the 1620s, it represents an important survival of recusant Catholic worship during a period when such religious practice faced considerable legal restriction in England. The chapel is a modest stone structure that reflects the discreet, private nature of Catholic devotion among the gentry during the post-Reformation period. Its existence and preservation testify to the resilience of Catholicism in the North of England despite the Protestant settlement and the penal laws affecting recusants.

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 located in Dilston, near Corbridge in Northumberland, dating to the early seventeenth century. 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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