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 on St Catherine's Hill near Guildford in Surrey. The structure dates from the thirteenth century and represents a modest example of ecclesiastical architecture from the High Medieval period. The chapel is built of flint and stone and features a simple, functional design typical of rural chapels of its era. Its historical significance lies in its survival as a relatively intact example of medieval religious provision in the Surrey countryside, and it remains an important archaeological monument demonstrating patterns of medieval settlement and religious practice in the region.

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 on St Catherine's Hill 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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