Scheduled MonumentsEnglandGrange and Chapel, Bear Park

Grange and Chapel, Bear Park

England
List entry 1002346
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Grange and Chapel, Bear Park is a medieval monastic settlement located in Durham. The site comprises the remains of a grange, or agricultural outlying farm, and an associated chapel that belonged to Durham Cathedral Priory during the medieval period. The structures date from the medieval era and represent the type of rural infrastructure through which monastic houses managed their extensive landholdings and pastoral activities. The site retains archaeological significance as evidence of the economic organisation and land use practices of one of England's major monastic institutions.

Grange and Chapel, Bear Park is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1002346. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Grange and Chapel, Bear Park?

Grange and Chapel, Bear Park is a medieval monastic settlement located in Durham. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1002346.

Who is responsible for protecting Grange and Chapel, Bear Park?

Grange and Chapel, Bear Park 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 1002346.

What other scheduled monuments are near Grange and Chapel, Bear Park?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Aldin Grange (or Bearpark) Bridge (1.2 km), Maiden's Bower round cairn (2.5 km), Neville's Cross (2.7 km).

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