Scheduled MonumentsEnglandMedieval chapel and graveyard, 170m east of Brandon

Medieval chapel and graveyard, 170m east of Brandon

England
List entry 1002917
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

The Medieval chapel and graveyard 170 metres east of Brandon is an ancient monument in Northumberland recording Christian religious practice in the medieval period. The site comprises the remains of a chapel structure alongside an associated burial ground, both now largely earthwork features within the landscape. The monument represents a local place of worship and community burial ground from medieval times, typical of rural ecclesiastical sites found across northern England. Such chapels commonly served dispersed rural populations or specific settlements during the medieval period, functioning as focal points for spiritual life and burial practice.

Medieval chapel and graveyard, 170m east of Brandon is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1002917. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Medieval chapel and graveyard, 170m east of Brandon?

The Medieval chapel and graveyard 170 metres east of Brandon is an ancient monument in Northumberland recording Christian religious practice in the medieval period. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1002917.

Who is responsible for protecting Medieval chapel and graveyard, 170m east of Brandon?

Medieval chapel and graveyard, 170m east of Brandon 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 1002917.

What other scheduled monuments are near Medieval chapel and graveyard, 170m east of Brandon?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Univallate hillfort and medieval tower, 750m East of Callaly Castle (7.6 km), Round cairn, 140m SSW of Macartney's Cave (8.1 km), Round cairn, 260m SSW of Macartney's Cave (8.2 km).

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