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 substantial vaulted chamber forming part of the service quarters of a late medieval great house located in Buckinghamshire. Dating to the fifteenth century, the undercroft demonstrates the architectural sophistication typical of high-status domestic buildings of the period, with stone vaulting designed to support the structures above whilst providing secure storage for provisions and household goods. The survival of this subterranean space offers significant evidence for understanding the spatial organisation and functioning of a considerable medieval residential complex. As a scheduled ancient monument, the undercroft remains an important archaeological resource illustrating the domestic arrangements of the medieval gentry and their material culture.

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

The medieval undercroft at Chenies Manor is a substantial vaulted chamber forming part of the service quarters of a late medieval great house located in Buckinghamshire. 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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