Scheduled MonumentsEnglandRemains of the church and churchyard of St Mary Magdalen

Remains of the church and churchyard of St Mary Magdalen

England
List entry 1021371
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

The remains of the church and churchyard of St Mary Magdalen is an ancient monument located in Buckinghamshire, England, comprising the archaeological traces of a medieval parish church and its associated burial ground. The site is designated as a scheduled monument and represents the physical evidence of Christian worship and community life in the medieval period. The church structure, now surviving only as earthwork remains and foundation traces, reflects the typical parochial organisation of the English countryside during the Middle Ages. The churchyard, marked by irregularities in the ground surface and often identifiable through differential vegetation growth, preserves the layout and extent of medieval burial practice at this location.

Remains of the church and churchyard of St Mary Magdalen is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1021371. View the official record →

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What is Remains of the church and churchyard of St Mary Magdalen?

The remains of the church and churchyard of St Mary Magdalen is an ancient monument located in Buckinghamshire, England, comprising the archaeological traces of a medieval parish church and its associated burial ground. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1021371.

Who is responsible for protecting Remains of the church and churchyard of St Mary Magdalen?

Remains of the church and churchyard of St Mary Magdalen 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 1021371.

What other scheduled monuments are near Remains of the church and churchyard of St Mary Magdalen?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including The Grove Close moated site. (4.7 km), A medieval manorial complex comprising a twin moated site, fishpond and associated earthworks 750m west of St Mary's Church (5.6 km), The Toot: a motte and bailey castle and later manorial complex 450m south west of St Mary's Church (6 km).

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