Chadkirk Chapel facts for kids
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Chadkirk Chapel
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| Location | Near Romiley, Greater Manchester, England |
| OS grid reference | SJ 940 903 |
| Built | 16th century; south walls rebuilt in 1747 |
| Restored | 1876, 1995 |
| Governing body | Stockport Council |
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Listed Building – Grade II*
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| Official name: Chadkirk Chapel | |
| Designated | 29 March 1966 |
| Reference no. | 1259981 |
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Chadkirk Chapel is a really old and special building near Romiley in Greater Manchester, England. It's a historic chapel that has been carefully fixed up over the years. It's so important that it's listed as a Grade II* listed building. This means it's a very important historic place in England.
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History of Chadkirk Chapel
Early Days and Old Names
People have known about a chaplain (a type of priest) at Chadkirk since 1347. But the name "Chadkirk" itself gives us a clue that it's even older! "Kirk" is an old word from Scandinavia (like Norway and Sweden) for a church or chapel. This suggests that people were worshipping here even before 1347. Scandinavian words were common in the local language back then.
The oldest part of the chapel you see today is the wooden east end. It was probably built in the 1500s. This was during the time of the Tudor kings and queens. It was also when the English Church separated from the Church of Rome. This big change was called the Reformation.
Times of Change and Repair
Over time, the chapel wasn't used much and started to fall apart. It had many different owners. Some stories even say it was used as a stable for animals! Later, it was used by Nonconformists. These were Protestants who did not follow the official Church of England. But they were made to leave during the time of Queen Anne. They then built a new chapel nearby at Hatherlow.
Chadkirk Chapel became neglected again and was in bad shape. But in 1747, the Church of England took it over once more. They rebuilt a lot of it using stone. More repairs happened in 1761 and 1860. In 1876, the chapel was restored, and some of its old furniture was removed.
Modern Use and Community
In 1971, the chapel was declared "redundant," meaning it was no longer needed for regular church services. It was then bought by the local council. In 1974, local government changed, and the chapel became part of the new Stockport Metropolitan Borough Council.
The chapel was beautifully restored again in 1995. Today, Stockport Council uses it as a place for weddings. It's also used for community events, meetings, and activities. A non-profit group called the Friends of Chadkirk helps to manage and look after the chapel and the land around it.
Architecture of Chadkirk Chapel
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The building you see today dates back to the 1500s. However, the south walls were rebuilt in 1747. It was originally a timber-framed building, meaning it was built with a wooden frame. It has a slate roof. Most of the walls have been rebuilt using dressed stone, which is stone that has been cut and shaped.
At the west end of the chapel, there is a wooden bell-cote. This is a small structure that holds a bell. It has a pointed, pyramid-shaped roof and a weather-vane on top. The south wall of the main part of the chapel (called the nave) has two doors and two windows. These windows have rounded tops. Above the west door, there is a window that sticks out from the roof, called a gabled dormer window.
The chancel, which is the part of the church near the altar, also has a window with a rounded top. The east and north walls of the chancel still have their original wooden framing. At the very east end, there is another window with a rounded top.
See also
- Grade II* listed buildings in Greater Manchester
- Listed buildings in Bredbury and Romiley
