Scheduled MonumentsEnglandGuyzance (or Brainshaugh) Chapel near Acklington

Guyzance (or Brainshaugh) Chapel near Acklington

England
List entry 1006579
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Guyzance Chapel is a medieval ecclesiastical structure located near Acklington in Northumberland. The chapel dates to the medieval period and represents a modest religious building of its time, reflecting the pattern of small chapelries established across northern England during the Middle Ages. The site retains archaeological significance as evidence of the distribution of medieval religious infrastructure in rural Northumberland, and its physical remains contribute to understanding local settlement patterns and spiritual provision in the region during this era.

Guyzance (or Brainshaugh) Chapel near Acklington is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1006579. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Guyzance (or Brainshaugh) Chapel near Acklington?

Guyzance Chapel is a medieval ecclesiastical structure located near Acklington in Northumberland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1006579.

Who is responsible for protecting Guyzance (or Brainshaugh) Chapel near Acklington?

Guyzance (or Brainshaugh) Chapel near Acklington 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 1006579.

What other scheduled monuments are near Guyzance (or Brainshaugh) Chapel near Acklington?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Cup and ring marked rock 430m north of Morwick Hall (2.8 km), Felton Old Bridge (3.7 km), Warkworth Castle hermitage (4.3 km).

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