Scheduled MonumentsEnglandWell Chapel (remains of), Bekesbourne

Well Chapel (remains of), Bekesbourne

England
List entry 1005154
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Well Chapel (remains of) is a medieval religious structure located at Bekesbourne in Kent. The chapel dates from the medieval period and stands as evidence of the religious landscape of the region during the Middle Ages. The surviving remains indicate its former function as a place of worship, likely associated with a local water source given its designation as a "well chapel," a category of medieval chapels that frequently served communities in rural areas. The site has been designated as a heritage monument reflecting the archaeological and historical importance of medieval ecclesiastical structures in Kent.

Well Chapel (remains of), Bekesbourne is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1005154. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Well Chapel (remains of), Bekesbourne?

Well Chapel (remains of) is a medieval religious structure located at Bekesbourne in Kent. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1005154.

Who is responsible for protecting Well Chapel (remains of), Bekesbourne?

Well Chapel (remains of), Bekesbourne 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 1005154.

What other scheduled monuments are near Well Chapel (remains of), Bekesbourne?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Archbishop's Palace, Bekesbourne (1.1 km), Anglo-Saxon cemetery on Hanging Hill, Bridge, immediately south west of Watling Street (3.1 km), Enclosures W of Woodlands (3.3 km).

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