Scheduled MonumentsEnglandRemains of chapel on Brent Hill

Remains of chapel on Brent Hill

England
List entry 1002610
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

The remains of a chapel on Brent Hill is an ancient monument located in Devon, England. The site comprises the fragmentary structural remains of a medieval chapel, the precise dating of which reflects the building traditions and religious settlement patterns characteristic of Devon's medieval landscape. The monument's survival as earthwork and masonry evidence contributes to understanding the distribution of small chapels and places of worship across the county during the medieval period. The site's designation recognises its archaeological and historical significance as part of the broader record of Devon's ecclesiastical heritage.

Remains of chapel on Brent Hill is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1002610. View the official record →

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What is Remains of chapel on Brent Hill?

The remains of a chapel on Brent Hill is an ancient monument located in Devon, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1002610.

Who is responsible for protecting Remains of chapel on Brent Hill?

Remains of chapel on Brent Hill 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 1002610.

What other scheduled monuments are near Remains of chapel on Brent Hill?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bowl barrow 660m south west of Woodland Barton (4.2 km), Ringwork and bailey castle 400m south of Langford Barton (5.2 km), One of a number of cairns at Black Pool (5.8 km).

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