Scheduled MonumentsEnglandSt Ebba's chapel and monastic site

St Ebba's chapel and monastic site

England
List entry 1008563
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

St Ebba's chapel and monastic site is a medieval religious settlement located in Northumberland, England. The site comprises the remains of a chapel and associated monastic structures dating primarily to the medieval period, reflecting the region's long history of Christian monasticism. The monument preserves evidence of ecclesiastical occupation and activity across several centuries, with the physical remains including the chapel structure and ancillary buildings that would have served the monastic community. St Ebba's represents an important example of the smaller religious communities that characterised Northumberland's landscape during the medieval period.

St Ebba's chapel and monastic site is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1008563. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is St Ebba's chapel and monastic site?

St Ebba's chapel and monastic site is a medieval religious settlement located in Northumberland, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1008563.

Who is responsible for protecting St Ebba's chapel and monastic site?

St Ebba's chapel and monastic site 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 1008563.

What other scheduled monuments are near St Ebba's chapel and monastic site?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Benthall round cairn (0.3 km), Deserted medieval village and chapel at Tughall (3.5 km), Dovecote S of Glebe Farm (6.4 km).

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