Scheduled MonumentsEnglandHowden Church, ruined portions

Howden Church, ruined portions

England
List entry 1005226
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

Howden Church is a ruined medieval parish church located in the East Riding of Yorkshire, England. The surviving structures date primarily from the Perpendicular Gothic period of the fourteenth and fifteenth centuries, representing a significant example of late medieval ecclesiastical architecture. The ruins comprise substantial portions of the chancel, including its impressive east wall with large Perpendicular windows, along with fragmentary remains of the nave and other structural elements. The church underwent significant decay following the Reformation, and the surviving masonry demonstrates the quality of construction typical of prosperous medieval parishes in the region during the later Middle Ages.

Howden Church, ruined portions is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1005226. View the official record →

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What is Howden Church, ruined portions?

Howden Church is a ruined medieval parish church located in the East Riding of Yorkshire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1005226.

Who is responsible for protecting Howden Church, ruined portions?

Howden Church, ruined portions 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 1005226.

What other scheduled monuments are near Howden Church, ruined portions?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bishop's Manor House (0.1 km), Hall Garths moated site, immediately south of St Mary's Church (3 km), Moated site at Manor Farm, Portington (4.7 km).

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