Scheduled MonumentsEnglandSt Loye's Chapel and cross, Rifford Road

St Loye's Chapel and cross, Rifford Road

England
List entry 1003868
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

St Loye's Chapel is a medieval religious structure located on Rifford Road in Devon. The site comprises the remains of a chapel together with an associated cross, both of which date to the medieval period and testify to the local devotional landscape of that era. The chapel and cross represent typical features of medieval sacred topography in Devon, where such combinations of structures served parochial or votive functions. As a scheduled ancient monument, the site preserves evidence of medieval religious practice and settlement patterns in the region.

St Loye's Chapel and cross, Rifford Road is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1003868. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is St Loye's Chapel and cross, Rifford Road?

St Loye's Chapel is a medieval religious structure located on Rifford Road in Devon. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1003868.

Who is responsible for protecting St Loye's Chapel and cross, Rifford Road?

St Loye's Chapel and cross, Rifford Road 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 1003868.

What other scheduled monuments are near St Loye's Chapel and cross, Rifford Road?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Medieval bridge and part of a late medieval conduit under Holloway Street (2.2 km), Clyst St Mary Bridge and causeway (2.7 km), St Nicholas' Priory (2.9 km).

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