Scheduled MonumentsEnglandMedieval undercroft in the grounds of Chenies Manor: part of a medieval Great House

Medieval undercroft in the grounds of Chenies Manor: part of a medieval Great House

England
List entry 1013942
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England
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Overview

History & significance

The medieval undercroft at Chenies Manor is a part of a medieval Great House located in Buckinghamshire, England. This stone-built vault belongs to the fifteenth-century phase of the manor's development and represents the surviving lower storey of a substantial domestic building. The undercroft demonstrates the architectural sophistication of high-status medieval domestic construction, with its vaulted ceiling providing storage and service functions beneath the principal chambers above. As a scheduled ancient monument, it constitutes significant evidence for the structural development and household organisation of a major medieval aristocratic residence.

Medieval undercroft in the grounds of Chenies Manor: part of a medieval Great House is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1013942. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Medieval undercroft in the grounds of Chenies Manor: part of a medieval Great House?

The medieval undercroft at Chenies Manor is a part of a medieval Great House located in Buckinghamshire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1013942.

Who is responsible for protecting Medieval undercroft in the grounds of Chenies Manor: part of a medieval Great House?

Medieval undercroft in the grounds of Chenies Manor: part of a medieval Great House 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 1013942.

What other scheduled monuments are near Medieval undercroft in the grounds of Chenies Manor: part of a medieval Great House?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including St Mary Magdalen's Church, Flaunden (0.7 km), One of two barrows on Chipperfield Common (4.3 km), One of two barrows on Chipperfield Common (4.3 km).

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