Scheduled MonumentsEnglandDomestic chapel of St Katharine of Alexandria and burial ground

Domestic chapel of St Katharine of Alexandria and burial ground

England
List entry 1017499
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

The Domestic chapel of St Katharine of Alexandria and burial ground is a medieval religious structure located in Lancashire, England. The chapel dates from the medieval period and served a domestic or private function, being dedicated to Saint Katharine of Alexandria. Associated with the chapel is a burial ground, indicating its use as a place of worship and interment for a local community or household. The site represents an example of the private devotional spaces that existed alongside parish churches in medieval England, reflecting the religious practices of its period.

Domestic chapel of St Katharine of Alexandria and burial ground is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1017499. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Domestic chapel of St Katharine of Alexandria and burial ground?

The Domestic chapel of St Katharine of Alexandria and burial ground is a medieval religious structure located in Lancashire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1017499.

Who is responsible for protecting Domestic chapel of St Katharine of Alexandria and burial ground?

Domestic chapel of St Katharine of Alexandria and burial ground 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 1017499.

What other scheduled monuments are near Domestic chapel of St Katharine of Alexandria and burial ground?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Maghull Manor moated site (2.9 km), Sefton Old Hall moated site and fishponds, Sefton. (3.8 km), Wayside cross 150m north east of Ince Blundell Hall (4 km).

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