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Medieval crypt, Church Street is a subterranean chamber beneath a parish church in Sussex, England, surviving from the medieval period. The crypt represents an important example of medieval ecclesiastical architecture, serving functions typical of such structures including burial space and storage. Its physical character and precise dating require reference to the detailed records held by the National Heritage List for England under entry 1002289, which documents its construction period and architectural features. The survival of the crypt demonstrates the substantial stone construction methods employed in medieval church building and the continuity of religious use at this location across centuries.
Medieval crypt, Church Street is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1002289. View the official record →
Medieval crypt, Church Street is a subterranean chamber beneath a parish church in Sussex, England, surviving from the medieval period. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1002289.
Medieval crypt, Church Street 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 1002289.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Martello tower no 74 on Seaford Esplanade (0.5 km), Hillfort and a bowl barrow on Seaford Head (1.7 km), Newhaven military fort and lunette battery (3.4 km).
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