Scheduled MonumentsEnglandSt Catherine's Chapel

St Catherine's Chapel

England
List entry 1005953
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

St Catherine's Chapel is a small medieval chapel situated near Guildford in Surrey. The structure dates from the thirteenth century and represents a rare survival of a wayside chapel of that period. Built of flint and stone, the chapel is a modest rectangular building that once served pilgrims and travellers along the route to Winchester. The chapel retains its essential medieval character despite later alterations and repairs, and stands as evidence of the religious and practical infrastructure that supported medieval pilgrimage networks in southern England.

St Catherine's Chapel is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1005953. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is St Catherine's Chapel?

St Catherine's Chapel is a small medieval chapel situated near Guildford in Surrey. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1005953.

Who is responsible for protecting St Catherine's Chapel?

St Catherine's 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 1005953.

What other scheduled monuments are near St Catherine's Chapel?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Henley Fort: a London mobilisation centre (1.3 km), Bowl barrow 90m west of Tyting Farm (2.8 km), Chilworth gunpowder works (3.6 km).

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