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Medieval chapel and hermitage called St Levan's Chapel

England
List entry 1007285
Nation
England
The designation
Reference
List entry 1007285
Authority
Historic England (NHLE)
Status
Scheduled Monument
Scheduled area
0 hectares
Grid reference
SW3811121912
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

St Levan's Chapel is a small medieval chapel situated in the parish of St Levan in Cornwall, dedicated to the Celtic saint Levan. The chapel dates from the medieval period, likely constructed between the twelfth and fifteenth centuries, and represents a significant example of a local pilgrimage site associated with Cornish saintly cults. The building survives as a modest stone structure, characteristic of rural Cornish chapels of the period, and stands in proximity to St Levan's Well, which enhances its function as a site of religious devotion. The chapel's enduring presence reflects the importance of local saint veneration in medieval Cornwall and the widespread distribution of small ecclesiastical foundations throughout the county.

Medieval chapel and hermitage called St Levan's Chapel is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1007285. View the official record →

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What is Medieval chapel and hermitage called St Levan's Chapel?

St Levan's Chapel is a small medieval chapel situated in the parish of St Levan in Cornwall, dedicated to the Celtic saint Levan. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1007285.

Who is responsible for protecting Medieval chapel and hermitage called St Levan's Chapel?

Medieval chapel and hermitage called St Levan's 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 1007285.

What other scheduled monuments are near Medieval chapel and hermitage called St Levan's Chapel?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Holy well 30m north west of St Levan's Chapel (0 km), Churchyard cross in St Levan churchyard, 10m south of the church (0.3 km), Wayside cross in St Levan churchyard, 10m north east of the church (0.3 km).

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Nearby

Other scheduled monuments within 10 km

Holy well 30m north west of St Levan's Chapel
0 km
Churchyard cross in St Levan churchyard, 10m south of the church
0.3 km
Wayside cross in St Levan churchyard, 10m north east of the church
0.3 km
Cross 150m south west of Rospletha
0.4 km
Porthgwarra Ullies
1 km
Promontory fort known as Treryn Dinas
1.6 km
Round cairn 160m north east of Bosistow Island
2.7 km
Promontory fort at Carn Les Boel
2.8 km
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Medieval chapel and hermitage called St Levan's Chapel stands on Unnamed Igneous Intrusion, Carboniferous To Permian, bedrock that formed in the Permian. The rock here is felsic-rock.

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