Scheduled MonumentsEnglandMinsden Chapel

Minsden Chapel

England
List entry 1003543
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Minsden Chapel is a ruined medieval chapel located in Hertfordshire, situated in open countryside near Walkern. The structure dates from the fourteenth century and originally served as a place of worship for the local population, though its precise dedication and founding circumstances remain uncertain. The surviving remains consist of flint and stone walls, with evidence of a simple rectangular plan typical of rural chapel architecture of the period. The chapel fell into disuse following the Reformation and has survived as an atmospheric ruin, representing an important record of medieval religious provision in the English countryside.

Minsden Chapel is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1003543. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Minsden Chapel?

Minsden Chapel is a ruined medieval chapel located in Hertfordshire, situated in open countryside near Walkern. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1003543.

Who is responsible for protecting Minsden Chapel?

Minsden Chapel 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 1003543.

What other scheduled monuments are near Minsden Chapel?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Old malt houses and kiln, High Street (3.6 km), The Six Hills Roman barrows (4 km), Bell barrow in Graffridge Wood, 400m south east of Keepers Cottage (4.1 km).

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