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Site of medieval college is a scheduled ancient monument in Shropshire, England, representing the remains of an educational or ecclesiastical institution established during the medieval period. The monument preserves archaeological evidence of structural foundations and associated features that reflect the layout and organisation of a collegiate establishment, though the precise dating and institutional affiliation require assessment through the surviving physical remains and available historical documentation. Medieval colleges in England served various functions, ranging from chantry colleges founded to support religious observance to institutions providing education or accommodation for clergy and scholars. The site's archaeological significance lies in its potential to illuminate patterns of medieval institutional development and land use within Shropshire during this period.
Site of medieval college is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1006243. View the official record →
Site of medieval college is a scheduled ancient monument in Shropshire, England, representing the remains of an educational or ecclesiastical institution established during the medieval period.
Site of medieval college 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 1006243.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Churchyard cross, St Bartholomew's Church (0 km), Castle Hill motte and bailey castle (0.7 km), Moated site 330m south west of Humphreston Hall (3 km).
This page is just one thread. A full Aubrey report pulls together 15 strands of Site of medieval college's history, each drawn from the record and mapped to the exact spot:
Every location is different. Not every section appears for every place, only what the historical record actually holds turns up in a report.
Site of medieval college stands on Triassic Rocks (Undifferentiated), bedrock that formed in the Triassic. The rock here is sandstone and conglomerate, interbedded.