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The Chapel of the Charnel is a medieval mortuary structure located in Suffolk, England. It dates to the late medieval period and served as a repository for human remains, reflecting the practical funerary practices of the era. The building exemplifies the specialized religious architecture developed to manage the disposal and commemoration of the dead during this period, when space constraints in churchyards made such dedicated structures necessary in some parishes.
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 structure 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).
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