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Medieval Undercroft
Heritage Open Day: An amazing opportunity to discover this medieval Undercroft between West Street and Slipshoe Street, Reigate. A domestic undercroft of the medieval period might comprise three, four or more vaulted bays depending upon the wealth of the owner. They were constructed of stone, fireproof and used for the storage of provisions or items of special value. Placed beneath a house they could thus be kept under close supervision. Although undercrofts are sometimes referred to as cellars, they were not necessarily built entirely below ground level, but, where they are sunken into the ground this can aid their preservation when the house either falls into disuse or is replaced by a later structure, such is the case with the undercroft at Reigate.
Sun 8 Sep:0930-1430; Free Entry.
Westcroft, 16 West Street, Reigate, Surrey RH2 9BS
Sun 8 September