Scheduled MonumentsEnglandSt Mary's Chapel, Bulverhythe (remains of)

St Mary's Chapel, Bulverhythe (remains of)

England
List entry 1002297
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

St Mary's Chapel, Bulverhythe is a ruined medieval chapel situated on the Sussex coast near Hastings. The chapel dates to the medieval period and represents a small place of worship serving the local community. The remains consist of fragmentary stonework indicative of a modest ecclesiastical structure. The site's coastal location and surviving architectural elements provide evidence of medieval settlement and religious provision in this area of Sussex, though the chapel has been substantially reduced to foundations and scattered masonry through the passage of time and coastal erosion.

St Mary's Chapel, Bulverhythe (remains of) is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1002297. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is St Mary's Chapel, Bulverhythe (remains of)?

St Mary's Chapel, Bulverhythe is a ruined medieval chapel situated on the Sussex coast near Hastings. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1002297.

Who is responsible for protecting St Mary's Chapel, Bulverhythe (remains of)?

St Mary's Chapel, Bulverhythe (remains of) 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 1002297.

What other scheduled monuments are near St Mary's Chapel, Bulverhythe (remains of)?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Manor house (remains of) (4.2 km), Hastings Castle, the Collegiate Church of St Mary and the Ladies' Parlour (5.5 km), Hastings Town Wall (5.8 km).

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