Archaeological sites · South East England
Medieval crypt, Church Street
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Medieval crypt, Church Street — archaeological site in Seaford, Lewes, England, UK.
Stephen McKay — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Seaford · 0.2 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
The Medieval crypt is located at postcode BN25 1HF in Lewes, East Sussex. The nearest railway station is Seaford, which is 0.2 km away. Entry to the site is free.
About
Medieval crypt, Church Street is an archaeological site in the United Kingdom. Heritage designation: scheduled monument. Wikidata describes it as: "archaeological site in Seaford, Lewes, England, UK". Coordinates: 50.7710°, 0.1008°.
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From the Wikipedia article
The Crypt Gallery is a series of medieval vaulted underground chambers in Seaford, East Sussex, which dates from the mid-13th century. The crypt is believed to have been located beneath a medieval merchant premises or a courthouse. The area is currently being used as an exhibition space, and is run by the Sussex Contemporary Illustrators and Printmakers. The structure is the oldest surviving building in Seaford, aside from a small portion of the nearby church. The medieval crypt is officially listed on the National Heritage List for England, as a Scheduled Monument.
Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.
- Coordinates
- 50.7710, 0.1008
- County
- East Sussex
- District
- Lewes
- Parish
- Seaford
- Postcode
- BN25 1HF
- Parliamentary constituency
- Lewes
- Nearest railway station
- Seaford — 0.2 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q17647088 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Crypt Gallery, Seaford (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Medieval crypt, Church Street?
- Medieval crypt, Church Street is in East Sussex, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode BN25 1HF), in the parish of Seaford.
- What is Medieval crypt, Church Street?
- Medieval crypt, Church Street — archaeological site in Seaford, Lewes, England, UK.
- How do I get to Medieval crypt, Church Street?
- The nearest railway station is Seaford, about 0.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode BN25 1HF.
- Is Medieval crypt, Church Street a listed building?
- Medieval crypt, Church Street is officially recognised as scheduled monument listed.
- Is Medieval crypt, Church Street free to visit?
- Yes, Medieval crypt, Church Street is free to enter.
- How do I get to Medieval crypt, Church Street?
- The nearest railway station is Seaford, about 0.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BN25 1HF.