Scheduled MonumentsEnglandThe remains of the Chapel of St Ia and adjacent cell

The remains of the Chapel of St Ia and adjacent cell

England
List entry 1441204
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

The remains of the Chapel of St Ia and adjacent cell is an early medieval religious settlement located in Cornwall. The site comprises the structural remains of a chapel dedicated to Saint Ia, an early Christian saint associated with the Cornish peninsula, together with evidence of an associated monastic or hermitic cell. The monument dates to the early medieval period, reflecting the tradition of small-scale Christian establishments that characterised religious life in post-Roman Cornwall. The surviving physical remains provide archaeological evidence of early Christian settlement patterns and the architectural practices of early medieval ecclesiastical communities in the region.

The remains of the Chapel of St Ia and adjacent cell is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1441204. View the official record →

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What is The remains of the Chapel of St Ia and adjacent cell?

The remains of the Chapel of St Ia and adjacent cell is an early medieval religious settlement located in Cornwall. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1441204.

Who is responsible for protecting The remains of the Chapel of St Ia and adjacent cell?

The remains of the Chapel of St Ia and adjacent cell 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 1441204.

What other scheduled monuments are near The remains of the Chapel of St Ia and adjacent cell?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Standing stone known as the Long Stone, 180m north of Halvanance Farm (6.6 km), Mortar outcrop at Trenear, 9m north east of Poldark Mine entrance (7 km), Round cairn with later shelter and beacon known as Beacon Hut, 430m NNW of Wheal Lovell Farm (8 km).

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