Scheduled MonumentsEnglandTower of ruined church of St Catherine

Tower of ruined church of St Catherine

England
List entry 1007162
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

The Tower of the ruined church of St Catherine is a medieval ecclesiastical structure located in Westmorland, England. The tower survives as a substantial stone monument from the medieval period, representing the remains of what was once a complete parish church dedicated to Saint Catherine. The survival of the tower, despite the ruin of the main body of the church, testifies to the robustness of medieval church construction and the historical importance of this religious site within the local community. The monument is recorded in the National Heritage List for England under the designation number 1007162, reflecting its significance as a protected archaeological and architectural feature of the English medieval landscape.

Tower of ruined church of St Catherine is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1007162. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Tower of ruined church of St Catherine?

The Tower of the ruined church of St Catherine is a medieval ecclesiastical structure located in Westmorland, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1007162.

Who is responsible for protecting Tower of ruined church of St Catherine?

Tower of ruined church of St Catherine 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 1007162.

What other scheduled monuments are near Tower of ruined church of St Catherine?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Settlement 440yds (400m) N of Cunswick Hall (3.6 km), Tower of ruined chapel of St Margaret (4.1 km), Winster potash pit (4.5 km).

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