The College

England
List entry 1002159
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

The College is a Late Medieval institutional building in Essex, England, designated as a heritage monument under the National Heritage List for England. Dating from the fifteenth century, it represents an important example of collegiate architecture from the late medieval period. The structure reflects the religious and educational functions characteristic of such establishments during the later Middle Ages, when colleges served as centres for ecclesiastical study and community life.

The College is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1002159. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is The College?

The College is a Late Medieval institutional building in Essex, England, designated as a heritage monument under the National Heritage List for England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1002159.

Who is responsible for protecting The College?

The College 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 1002159.

What other scheduled monuments are near The College?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Pleshey Castle and town enclosure (0.1 km), Roman villa 450m west of Bury Farm (1.3 km), Roman villa 200m east of Howletts (3.4 km).

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