Scheduled MonumentsEnglandThe Marlipins

The Marlipins

England
List entry 1005840
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

The Marlipins is a medieval stone building located in Shoreham, West Sussex, dating to the early thirteenth century. Constructed as a customs house or toll collection point, it served the port of Shoreham during the High Middle Ages and represents an important surviving example of early medieval commercial architecture. The structure is built of stone and retains characteristic features of its period, including a timber roof framework. As one of the few surviving secular buildings from the thirteenth century in Sussex, it provides valuable evidence of medieval maritime trade and administrative practices along the South Coast.

The Marlipins is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1005840. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is The Marlipins?

The Marlipins is a medieval stone building located in Shoreham, West Sussex, dating to the early thirteenth century. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1005840.

Who is responsible for protecting The Marlipins?

The Marlipins 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 1005840.

What other scheduled monuments are near The Marlipins?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Shoreham Airfield dome trainer, 240m south west of Sussex Pad Hotel (1.8 km), Shoreham Fort, 120m SSE of East House (1.9 km), Shrunken medieval settlement at Old Erringham (2.8 km).

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