Scheduled MonumentsEnglandWest Lilburn chapel and burial ground

West Lilburn chapel and burial ground

England
List entry 1014922
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

West Lilburn chapel and burial ground is a medieval religious site located in Northumberland. The chapel dates to the medieval period and served the local community as a place of worship and burial. The site comprises the remains of the chapel structure alongside its associated burial ground, reflecting the typical arrangement of small rural ecclesiastical sites of the period. The monument survives as a scheduled ancient monument, preserving evidence of medieval religious practice in the Northumberland landscape.

West Lilburn chapel and burial ground is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1014922. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is West Lilburn chapel and burial ground?

West Lilburn chapel and burial ground is a medieval religious site located in Northumberland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1014922.

Who is responsible for protecting West Lilburn chapel and burial ground?

West Lilburn chapel and burial ground 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 1014922.

What other scheduled monuments are near West Lilburn chapel and burial ground?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Medieval chapel and graveyard, 170m east of Brandon (7.3 km), Reaveley Hill settlement (7.3 km), Settlement on SE slope of Ewe Hill (7.7 km).

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