Scheduled MonumentsEnglandMedieval undercroft between West Street and Slipshoe Street, Reigate

Medieval undercroft between West Street and Slipshoe Street, Reigate

England
List entry 1005940
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

The Medieval undercroft between West Street and Slipshoe Street, Reigate, is a vaulted stone chamber of 13th-century date that survives beneath the street level in the town centre. The structure represents an important example of medieval urban development and demonstrates the sophisticated building practices employed in a market town of the period. The undercroft was likely associated with a substantial stone building of high status, possibly a merchant's house or administrative structure related to Reigate's position as a significant settlement within Surrey. Its survival underground has preserved it from the demolitions and alterations that affected much of Reigate's medieval streetscape in subsequent centuries.

Medieval undercroft between West Street and Slipshoe Street, Reigate is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1005940. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Medieval undercroft between West Street and Slipshoe Street, Reigate?

The Medieval undercroft between West Street and Slipshoe Street, Reigate, is a vaulted stone chamber of 13th-century date that survives beneath the street level in the town centre. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1005940.

Who is responsible for protecting Medieval undercroft between West Street and Slipshoe Street, Reigate?

Medieval undercroft between West Street and Slipshoe Street, Reigate 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 1005940.

What other scheduled monuments are near Medieval undercroft between West Street and Slipshoe Street, Reigate?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Reigate Castle (0.2 km), The Priory, Reigate (0.5 km), Bowl barrow 20m south of Flanchford Road: part of Reigate Heath round barrow cemetery (1.1 km).

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