Keld Chapel

England
List entry 1020669
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Keld Chapel is a ruined medieval chapel situated in Westmorland in the north of England. The structure dates to the medieval period and represents a small place of worship characteristic of the upland settlements of the Lake District and surrounding regions. The surviving remains comprise stone walls of modest proportions, typical of rural chapels built to serve dispersed communities in remote areas. The chapel's presence reflects the pattern of Christian religious provision in medieval Westmorland, where such small chapels supplemented the services of larger parish churches.

Keld Chapel is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1020669. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Keld Chapel?

Keld Chapel is a ruined medieval chapel situated in Westmorland in the north of England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1020669.

Who is responsible for protecting Keld Chapel?

Keld 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 1020669.

What other scheduled monuments are near Keld Chapel?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Shap large regular stone circle (1.9 km), Oddendale concentric stone circle (4.1 km), Buck Park deerpound (4.3 km).

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