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Medieval crypt, Church Street is a vaulted underground chamber beneath the Church of St Mary in Hastings, Sussex, dating to the twelfth century. The crypt survives as a substantial example of Norman ecclesiastical architecture, featuring stone vaulting and supporting columns typical of the Romanesque period. It remains one of the most significant surviving medieval crypts in Sussex and provides important evidence of the church's development during the medieval period. The structure has been carefully preserved as part of the wider church complex and represents a valuable archaeological record of Norman building practices in the region.
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 vaulted underground chamber beneath the Church of St Mary in Hastings, Sussex, dating to the twelfth century. 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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