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. The chapel dates to the medieval period and functioned as a private place of worship, likely serving a household of some standing or a small religious community. The site includes an associated burial ground, indicating its use as both a spiritual centre and place of interment. As a domestic chapel, it represents an important form of religious practice among the medieval gentry and provides archaeological evidence of non-parochial worship in the region.

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. 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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