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The Globe Theatre

England
List entry 1012806
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England
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Overview

History & significance

The Globe Theatre is a reconstructed Elizabethan playhouse located on the South Bank of the Thames in Southwark, London (not Surrey). The original Globe was built in 1599 by the Lord Chamberlain's Men, the playing company to which William Shakespeare belonged, and served as the venue for performances of his works and those of his contemporaries until its destruction by fire in 1613. The modern reconstruction, completed in 1997, was built approximately 230 metres from the site of the original theatre using period-appropriate timber-frame construction techniques and thatched roof, though incorporating modern safety requirements. The reconstructed building functions as both a working theatre and a museum dedicated to Elizabethan drama and performance history.

The Globe Theatre is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1012806. View the official record →

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What is The Globe Theatre?

The Globe Theatre is a reconstructed Elizabethan playhouse located on the South Bank of the Thames in Southwark, London (not Surrey). It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1012806.

Who is responsible for protecting The Globe Theatre?

The Globe Theatre 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 1012806.

What other scheduled monuments are near The Globe Theatre?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Romano-British bath house and medieval remains at 11-15 Borough High Street (0.4 km), Roman riverboat, 136m west of Greenwood Theatre (0.7 km), Abbey buildings, Bermondsey (1.5 km).

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