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Old Charnel House, The Close is a medieval ossuary building located in Norwich, Norfolk. The structure dates to the medieval period and functioned as a charnel house, a repository for human remains, typically associated with the adjacent cathedral or parish church. The building represents an important example of medieval funerary practice in East Anglia, reflecting the practical arrangements necessary in densely populated urban centres where burial space was at a premium. Its survival as a standing structure contributes significantly to the archaeological record of medieval Norwich and the broader understanding of medieval ecclesiastical architecture in Norfolk.
Old Charnel House, The Close is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1004026. View the official record →
Old Charnel House, The Close is a medieval ossuary building located in Norwich, Norfolk. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1004026.
Old Charnel House, The Close 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 1004026.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including 'Woodhenge', Arminghall (2.9 km), Late Neolithic or Bronze Age Henge type monument and D shaped enclosure 300m west of Twins Farm (3.6 km), Barrow cemetery 450m N of Markshall Farm (4.2 km).
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