Scheduled MonumentsEnglandSt Mary's Chapel

St Mary's Chapel

England
List entry 1003156
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

St Mary's Chapel is a medieval chapel located in Norfolk, England, designated as a scheduled monument. The structure dates to the medieval period and survives as a testament to rural religious provision in Norfolk during the Middle Ages. The chapel represents the type of small, local place of worship that served dispersed communities beyond the reach of parish churches, and its surviving remains contribute to understanding medieval settlement patterns and religious practice across Norfolk.

St Mary's Chapel is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1003156. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is St Mary's Chapel?

St Mary's Chapel is a medieval chapel located in Norfolk, England, designated as a scheduled monument. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1003156.

Who is responsible for protecting St Mary's Chapel?

St Mary'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 1003156.

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

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Buckenham Castle (0.1 km), Tumulus W of Leader's Spinney (2.5 km), Buckenham Priory and Castle site (2.5 km).

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