Scheduled MonumentsEnglandNorth Lees Chapel

North Lees Chapel

England
List entry 1020172
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

North Lees Chapel is a medieval chapel of stone construction located in Derbyshire, England. The building dates to the medieval period and represents a small rural place of worship, characteristic of chapels built to serve dispersed communities in upland areas. The chapel survives as a substantial stone structure that retains evidence of its original architectural form and liturgical arrangement. Its designation as a scheduled monument reflects its historical importance as a surviving example of medieval religious architecture in the region.

North Lees Chapel is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1020172. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is North Lees Chapel?

North Lees Chapel is a medieval chapel of stone construction located in Derbyshire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1020172.

Who is responsible for protecting North Lees Chapel?

North Lees 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 1020172.

What other scheduled monuments are near North Lees Chapel?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including White Rake long barrow and bowl barrow (9.5 km), Newburgh Level at Red Rake Mine (9.5 km), Cross ridge dyke, 800m east of Bleaklow (10 km).

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