Scheduled MonumentsEnglandMedieval undercroft at 72/74 High Street

Medieval undercroft at 72/74 High Street

England
List entry 1005924
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

The Medieval undercroft at 72/74 High Street is a vaulted stone chamber of thirteenth-century date, forming part of a substantial medieval building in Surrey. The undercroft survives as a well-preserved example of high-status domestic or mercantile architecture, with its stone vaulting indicative of considerable investment and craftsmanship typical of prosperous medieval urban centres. The structure demonstrates the building practices and social organisation of the High Street during the medieval period, when such undercrofts commonly served utilitarian purposes including storage whilst supporting residential or commercial premises at street level. The survival of this masonry structure provides valuable archaeological evidence of medieval town development and construction techniques.

Medieval undercroft at 72/74 High Street is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1005924. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Medieval undercroft at 72/74 High Street?

The Medieval undercroft at 72/74 High Street is a vaulted stone chamber of thirteenth-century date, forming part of a substantial medieval building in Surrey. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1005924.

Who is responsible for protecting Medieval undercroft at 72/74 High Street?

Medieval undercroft at 72/74 High 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 1005924.

What other scheduled monuments are near Medieval undercroft at 72/74 High Street?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including St Catherine's Chapel (1.3 km), Henley Fort: a London mobilisation centre (1.6 km), Bowl barrow 90m west of Tyting Farm (2.6 km).

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