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St Patrick's early Christian chapel and associated cemetery, Lower Heysham is a rare example of an early medieval ecclesiastical site in north-west England, likely dating to between the seventh and ninth centuries. The chapel itself comprises a small stone structure with an associated burial ground containing a number of graves, some of which show evidence of stone-lined construction typical of early Christian burial practices. The site's location on the Lancashire coast and its archaeological character suggest it represents an important early Christian settlement in a region where such monuments are comparatively scarce. The monument remains significant for understanding the spread and consolidation of Christianity in northern England during the early medieval period.
St Patrick's early Christian chapel and associated cemetery, Lower Heysham is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1020535. View the official record →
St Patrick's early Christian chapel and associated cemetery, Lower Heysham is a rare example of an early medieval ecclesiastical site in north-west England, likely dating to between the seventh and ninth centuries. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1020535.
St Patrick's early Christian chapel and associated cemetery, Lower Heysham 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 1020535.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including High cross in St Peter's churchyard, Heysham (0.1 km), Torrisholme bowl barrow (5.6 km), Glasson Dock (6.6 km).
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