Scheduled MonumentsEnglandThe medieval college of St Gregory and St Martin at Wye

The medieval college of St Gregory and St Martin at Wye

England
List entry 1010349
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England
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Overview

History & significance

The medieval college of St Gregory and St Martin at Wye is a foundation established in the fifteenth century in the parish of Wye in Kent. The college was founded by John Kempe, Archbishop of Canterbury, in 1447 as an educational and religious institution. The surviving structures include the principal college buildings which reflect the architectural character of the period, with features typical of late medieval institutional design. The site represents an important example of fifteenth-century collegiate foundation in southeastern England, demonstrating the continued establishment of such institutions during the later Middle Ages.

The medieval college of St Gregory and St Martin at Wye is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1010349. View the official record →

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What is The medieval college of St Gregory and St Martin at Wye?

The medieval college of St Gregory and St Martin at Wye is a foundation established in the fifteenth century in the parish of Wye in Kent. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1010349.

Who is responsible for protecting The medieval college of St Gregory and St Martin at Wye?

The medieval college of St Gregory and St Martin at Wye 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 1010349.

What other scheduled monuments are near The medieval college of St Gregory and St Martin at Wye?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Medieval undercroft, Bridge Street, Wye (0.2 km), Hlaew in Juniper Wood (1.4 km), Medieval moated site, Court Lodge Farm. (2.9 km).

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