Scheduled MonumentsEnglandHunstanton Chapel

Hunstanton Chapel

England
List entry 1003986
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Hunstanton Chapel is a 14th-century religious structure located in Hunstanton, Norfolk. The chapel represents an important example of late medieval ecclesiastical architecture in East Anglia and was likely associated with the Hunstanton manor and its landowning family. The building survives as a modest stone-built structure characteristic of its period, reflecting the devotional practices and architectural conventions of fourteenth-century Norfolk. Its survival as a scheduled ancient monument reflects its historical significance within the local landscape and Norfolk's heritage of medieval religious buildings.

Hunstanton Chapel is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1003986. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Hunstanton Chapel?

Hunstanton Chapel is a 14th-century religious structure located in Hunstanton, Norfolk. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1003986.

Who is responsible for protecting Hunstanton Chapel?

Hunstanton 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 1003986.

What other scheduled monuments are near Hunstanton Chapel?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including St Peter's Church tower (2.1 km), Roman villa NE of Eaton (3.9 km), Roman signal station (4.9 km).

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