Scheduled MonumentsEnglandSt Botolph's Chapel, 280m north east of Frosterley Bridge

St Botolph's Chapel, 280m north east of Frosterley Bridge

England
List entry 1016466
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

St Botolph's Chapel is a medieval religious structure located near Frosterley in County Durham. The chapel dates to the medieval period and survives as a modest stone building, reflecting the ecclesiastical provision of the local rural landscape during the Middle Ages. Its dedication to St Botolph, a saint venerated in northern England, suggests connections to the broader patterns of Christian worship and settlement in the region. The site remains an important record of medieval religious architecture and the spiritual life of the Wear Valley.

St Botolph's Chapel, 280m north east of Frosterley Bridge is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1016466. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is St Botolph's Chapel, 280m north east of Frosterley Bridge?

St Botolph's Chapel is a medieval religious structure located near Frosterley in County Durham. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1016466.

Who is responsible for protecting St Botolph's Chapel, 280m north east of Frosterley Bridge?

St Botolph's Chapel, 280m north east of Frosterley Bridge 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 1016466.

What other scheduled monuments are near St Botolph's Chapel, 280m north east of Frosterley Bridge?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Market cross, 35m and 50m south of St Thomas' Church (3.6 km), Cairnfield on Crawley Edge, 500m north west of Hill Crest (3.8 km), Stanhope Bridge (4.5 km).

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