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The Chapel of St Thomas a Becket is a medieval religious structure located in Essex, England. The chapel dates from the medieval period and represents a significant example of devotional architecture associated with the veneration of Thomas Becket, the twelfth-century Archbishop of Canterbury whose cult flourished throughout England following his canonisation in 1173. The building's physical form and construction methods reflect the religious and architectural conventions of its era. This site forms part of the wider landscape of medieval religious commemoration and pilgrimage within Essex.
The Chapel of St Thomas a Becket is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1017452. View the official record →
The Chapel of St Thomas a Becket is a medieval religious structure located in Essex, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1017452.
The Chapel of St Thomas a Becket 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 1017452.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Slight univallate hillfort 300m west of Calcott Hall Farm (1.8 km), Dagnam Park Farm moated site, Noak Hill, Romford (4.6 km), Old Thorndon Hall and gardens (4.9 km).
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