Scheduled MonumentsEnglandHall of the Vicars Choral, South Street

Hall of the Vicars Choral, South Street

England
List entry 1003869
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England
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Overview

History & significance

The Hall of the Vicars Choral is a late medieval building located on South Street in Exeter, Devon, dating to the fifteenth century. It was constructed to accommodate the vicars choral, the body of clergy who sang services in Exeter Cathedral and formed an important part of the cathedral's musical establishment. The building exemplifies the architectural conventions of its period, with features characteristic of late medieval institutional structures designed for communal ecclesiastical life. The Hall remains a significant record of the cathedral's administrative and liturgical organisation during the later Middle Ages.

Hall of the Vicars Choral, South Street is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1003869. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Hall of the Vicars Choral, South Street?

The Hall of the Vicars Choral is a late medieval building located on South Street in Exeter, Devon, dating to the fifteenth century. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1003869.

Who is responsible for protecting Hall of the Vicars Choral, South Street?

Hall of the Vicars Choral, South Street 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 1003869.

What other scheduled monuments are near Hall of the Vicars Choral, South Street?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Medieval bridge and part of a late medieval conduit under Holloway Street (0.6 km), Little John's Cross (2.1 km), Ide Bridge (2.5 km).

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