Scheduled MonumentsEnglandRuxley old church

Ruxley old church

England
List entry 1002026
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

© Mapbox · © OpenStreetMap contributors · Boundary data © Historic England (NHLE)

Overview

History & significance

Ruxley old church is a medieval parish church located in the London Borough of Bromley in Greater London, formerly in Kent. The church dates principally from the twelfth century, with subsequent medieval alterations and additions reflecting the ongoing use and modification of the structure through the later Middle Ages. The building exhibits characteristic Romanesque features consistent with its Early Norman foundation period. The church represents an important survival of medieval ecclesiastical architecture within the Greater London area and has been designated as a heritage monument.

Ruxley old church is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1002026. View the official record →

About this monument

Questions & answers

What is Ruxley old church?

Ruxley old church is a medieval parish church located in the London Borough of Bromley in Greater London, formerly in Kent. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1002026.

Who is responsible for protecting Ruxley old church?

Ruxley old church 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 1002026.

What other scheduled monuments are near Ruxley old church?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Scadbury Manor moated site and fishponds (2.5 km), Romano-British masonry building and Saxon cemetery, Fordcroft, Orpington (3.2 km), Orpington Roman villa (5.4 km).

Aubrey Research

Generate a full report for this location

Aubrey generates in-depth historical research for any address in Britain — drawing on scheduled monument data, Domesday records, Roman heritage, PAS finds and medieval history to reveal the complete story of a landscape.

Research the area around Ruxley old church