Scheduled MonumentsEnglandSt Nicholas Chapel and deserted medieval village, Westbury

St Nicholas Chapel and deserted medieval village, Westbury

England
List entry 1001942
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England
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Overview

History & significance

St Nicholas Chapel and deserted medieval village, Westbury is a scheduled ancient monument comprising the fragmentary remains of a medieval settlement and its associated chapel in Hampshire. The chapel, dedicated to St Nicholas, represents the spiritual centre of this now-abandoned community, which was inhabited during the medieval period before desertion, likely in the post-medieval centuries. The site preserves archaeological evidence of domestic settlement patterns and religious provision characteristic of rural medieval England. The physical remains, visible as earthworks and surface finds, contribute to understanding of medieval village organisation and the processes of settlement abandonment that affected many English communities.

St Nicholas Chapel and deserted medieval village, Westbury is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1001942. View the official record →

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What is St Nicholas Chapel and deserted medieval village, Westbury?

St Nicholas Chapel and deserted medieval village, Westbury is a scheduled ancient monument comprising the fragmentary remains of a medieval settlement and its associated chapel in Hampshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1001942.

Who is responsible for protecting St Nicholas Chapel and deserted medieval village, Westbury?

St Nicholas Chapel and deserted medieval village, Westbury 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 1001942.

What other scheduled monuments are near St Nicholas Chapel and deserted medieval village, Westbury?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Hillfort, oval barrow, round barrows, field systems and earthwork enclosure on Old Winchester Hill (3.7 km), Bowl barrow 640m south west of Coombe Cottages (3.9 km), Long barrow on Salt Hill (4.2 km).

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