Scheduled MonumentsEnglandFriarside Chapel

Friarside Chapel

England
List entry 1002342
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Friarside Chapel is a medieval chapel located in Durham, England, designated as a scheduled ancient monument. The structure dates to the medieval period and represents a modest religious building of local significance within the wider ecclesiastical landscape of County Durham. The chapel exemplifies the distribution of small chapels across the region that served local communities during the medieval era. Its survival as a standing structure contributes to the archaeological and architectural record of Durham's religious heritage.

Friarside Chapel is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1002342. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Friarside Chapel?

Friarside Chapel is a medieval chapel located in Durham, England, designated as a scheduled ancient monument. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1002342.

Who is responsible for protecting Friarside Chapel?

Friarside 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 1002342.

What other scheduled monuments are near Friarside Chapel?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Whinfield coking ovens, 850m south east of Low Spen Farm (1.1 km), Gibside Hall, 17th to 19th century country house (1.7 km), Old Hollinside fortified hall house, Whickham (3.1 km).

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