Scheduled MonumentsEnglandMedieval undercroft, Bridge Street, Wye

Medieval undercroft, Bridge Street, Wye

England
List entry 1003604
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Medieval undercroft, Bridge Street, Wye is a vaulted stone chamber of thirteenth-century date, situated beneath a building on Bridge Street in the small market town of Wye in Kent. The undercroft survives as a substantial example of medieval commercial or domestic architecture, with its stone vault representing significant investment in construction at this period. The chamber demonstrates the sophisticated building practices employed in prosperous medieval English towns, where such underground spaces served practical functions for storage or commercial purposes. The undercroft remains an important archaeological monument attesting to Wye's medieval prosperity and urban development.

Medieval undercroft, Bridge Street, Wye is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1003604. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Medieval undercroft, Bridge Street, Wye?

Medieval undercroft, Bridge Street, Wye is a vaulted stone chamber of thirteenth-century date, situated beneath a building on Bridge Street in the small market town of Wye in Kent. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1003604.

Who is responsible for protecting Medieval undercroft, Bridge Street, Wye?

Medieval undercroft, Bridge Street, Wye 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 1003604.

What other scheduled monuments are near Medieval undercroft, Bridge Street, Wye?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including The medieval college of St Gregory and St Martin at Wye (0.2 km), Hlaew in Juniper Wood (1.6 km), Medieval moated site, Court Lodge Farm. (2.8 km).

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