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The Chapel of the Charnel is a medieval mortuary chapel located in Suffolk, England. It dates from the medieval period and served as a repository for human remains, reflecting the religious and burial practices of its time. The structure represents an important example of medieval funerary architecture, though detailed documentation of its original physical form and precise construction date remain limited in the accessible scholarly record. Its designation as a heritage monument recognizes its significance within the broader context of medieval religious and sepulchral architecture in East Anglia.
The Chapel of the Charnel is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1003763. View the official record →
The Chapel of the Charnel is a medieval mortuary chapel located in Suffolk, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1003763.
The Chapel of the Charnel 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 1003763.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Pumphouse in centre of village (4.3 km), Site of Hawstead Place and associated fishponds (4.3 km), Moated site, formerly the site of Rushbrooke Hall, 400m south west of Poplar Meadow (4.4 km).
This page is just one thread. A full Aubrey report pulls together 15 strands of The Chapel of the Charnel's history, each drawn from the record and mapped to the exact spot:
Every location is different. Not every section appears for every place, only what the historical record actually holds turns up in a report.
The Chapel of the Charnel stands on White Chalk Subgroup, bedrock that formed in the Maastrichtian. The rock here is chalk.