Scheduled MonumentsEnglandSt Leonard's Chapel

St Leonard's Chapel

England
List entry 1002726
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

St Leonard's Chapel is a medieval religious structure located in Dorset, England. The chapel dates from the medieval period and represents a modest example of religious architecture from that era. As a designated ancient monument, it reflects the pattern of chapel construction across southern England during the Middle Ages, serving local communities in its vicinity. The site remains an important archaeological resource for understanding medieval religious practice and settlement patterns in Dorset.

St Leonard's Chapel is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1002726. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is St Leonard's Chapel?

St Leonard's Chapel is a medieval religious structure located in Dorset, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1002726.

Who is responsible for protecting St Leonard's Chapel?

St Leonard'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 1002726.

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

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including The White Barrow, a bowl barrow 660m south west of the Round House (10 km), Section of Roman road north of Bagwood Coppice (10.1 km), Bowl barrow on Bloxworth Down, 740m south of Marsh Farm (10.1 km).

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