Scheduled MonumentsEnglandRycote Chapel

Rycote Chapel

England
List entry 1018823
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

Rycote Chapel is a fifteenth-century private chapel located in Oxfordshire, England. Built in the late medieval period, it served the gentry family resident at Rycote Park and remains one of the finest examples of late Gothic ecclesiastical architecture in the county. The chapel retains significant original features including its timber roof and contemporary fittings, with particular note given to its ornate medieval furnishings and decorative elements. As a well-preserved monument from the later Middle Ages, Rycote Chapel demonstrates the architectural standards and religious patronage characteristic of the prosperous English landed classes during the fifteenth century.

Rycote Chapel is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1018823. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Rycote Chapel?

Rycote Chapel is a fifteenth-century private chapel located in Oxfordshire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1018823.

Who is responsible for protecting Rycote Chapel?

Rycote Chapel 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 1018823.

What other scheduled monuments are near Rycote Chapel?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Ickford Bridge See also BUCKINGHAMSHIRE 7 (2.6 km), Ickford Bridge See also OXFORDSHIRE 227 (2.6 km), Moated site E of Moorend Lane (4.6 km).

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