Scheduled MonumentsEnglandOld Church of St Helen, Rudgeway

Old Church of St Helen, Rudgeway

England
List entry 1007011
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Old Church of St Helen, Rudgeway is a medieval parish church in Gloucestershire, the remains of which demonstrate the settlement patterns and religious provision of the rural medieval Cotswolds. The church dates from the twelfth century or earlier, with evidence of successive phases of construction and modification through the medieval period. The site's abandonment as an active parish church reflects the shifting patterns of habitation and ecclesiastical organisation characteristic of the post-medieval Cotswold landscape. The surviving physical remains contribute to the understanding of medieval religious architecture and the long-term development of settlement in this part of Gloucestershire.

Old Church of St Helen, Rudgeway is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1007011. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Old Church of St Helen, Rudgeway?

Old Church of St Helen, Rudgeway is a medieval parish church in Gloucestershire, the remains of which demonstrate the settlement patterns and religious provision of the rural medieval Cotswolds. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1007011.

Who is responsible for protecting Old Church of St Helen, Rudgeway?

Old Church of St Helen, Rudgeway 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 1007011.

What other scheduled monuments are near Old Church of St Helen, Rudgeway?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Banjo enclosure 245m north west of Lower Hazel Farm (1.3 km), Bowl barrow re-used as a moot 205m SSE of Chelwood (1.9 km), Hillfort and associated Romano-British occupation at Little Abbey, Alveston (2.9 km).

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