Scheduled MonumentsEnglandSite of the church of St Chad

Site of the church of St Chad

England
List entry 1017060
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

The site of the church of St Chad is a scheduled ancient monument located in Cheshire, England, representing the remains of an early medieval ecclesiastical foundation. The church is traditionally associated with Saint Chad, a seventh-century missionary bishop active in the Anglo-Saxon kingdoms of the Midlands, though the surviving physical evidence reflects later medieval construction and use. The site preserves archaeological remains indicative of continuous ecclesiastical occupation from the early medieval period through the medieval and post-medieval phases. Its significance lies in its potential to illuminate early Christian settlement patterns and the development of parochial organisation in north-west England.

Site of the church of St Chad is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1017060. View the official record →

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What is Site of the church of St Chad?

The site of the church of St Chad is a scheduled ancient monument located in Cheshire, England, representing the remains of an early medieval ecclesiastical foundation. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1017060.

Who is responsible for protecting Site of the church of St Chad?

Site of the church of St Chad 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 1017060.

What other scheduled monuments are near Site of the church of St Chad?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Hall Bank moated site, Wybunbury (0.2 km), Moated site 300m SE of St Chad's Church (0.3 km), Reaseheath moated site and two annexes (6.5 km).

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