Scheduled MonumentsEnglandThe Little Abbey Gateway, Northgate Street

The Little Abbey Gateway, Northgate Street

England
List entry 1006778
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

The Little Abbey Gateway is a late medieval gateway structure located on Northgate Street in Chester, Cheshire. Dating to the fifteenth century, it represents a surviving fragment of the monastic precinct associated with Chester Abbey, a Benedictine foundation of considerable importance in the medieval period. The gateway displays architectural features characteristic of late medieval ecclesiastical construction, with stone work typical of defensive and processional entrances to monastic complexes. As a scheduled ancient monument, it remains a significant testament to Chester's religious heritage and the physical extent of one of the region's most prominent religious houses.

The Little Abbey Gateway, Northgate Street is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1006778. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is The Little Abbey Gateway, Northgate Street?

The Little Abbey Gateway is a late medieval gateway structure located on Northgate Street in Chester, Cheshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1006778.

Who is responsible for protecting The Little Abbey Gateway, Northgate Street?

The Little Abbey Gateway, Northgate Street 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 1006778.

What other scheduled monuments are near The Little Abbey Gateway, Northgate Street?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Huntington Hall moated site (3.4 km), Motte and associated earthworks east of Old Rectory (3.9 km), Moated site north-west of Mill Hill House Farm (4 km).

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