Scheduled MonumentsEnglandSt Lawrence's Chapel, manorial settlement remains and dovecote

St Lawrence's Chapel, manorial settlement remains and dovecote

England
List entry 1017319
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England
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Overview

History & significance

St Lawrence's Chapel is a scheduled ancient monument comprising the remains of a medieval chapel, associated manorial settlement, and a dovecote located in Yorkshire. The chapel and settlement site dates primarily to the medieval period, reflecting the ecclesiastical and domestic arrangements of a significant landholding. The dovecote, a substantial agricultural structure, represents the resource management practices of the manorial estate. Together these monuments provide archaeological evidence of medieval rural settlement hierarchy and the integration of religious, administrative, and economic functions within a single estate complex.

St Lawrence's Chapel, manorial settlement remains and dovecote is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1017319. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is St Lawrence's Chapel, manorial settlement remains and dovecote?

St Lawrence's Chapel is a scheduled ancient monument comprising the remains of a medieval chapel, associated manorial settlement, and a dovecote located in Yorkshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1017319.

Who is responsible for protecting St Lawrence's Chapel, manorial settlement remains and dovecote?

St Lawrence's Chapel, manorial settlement remains and dovecote 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 1017319.

What other scheduled monuments are near St Lawrence's Chapel, manorial settlement remains and dovecote?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Two moated sites, the site of a dovecote and further associated features 120m north west and 180m north of The Old Hall (6.2 km), Section of Scots Dyke linear boundary in Low Wood, Langdale (7.2 km), Section of Scots Dyke linear boundary east of Langdale Rush (7.6 km).

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