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 |
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Listed Building – Grade II*
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| Designated | 29 March 1966 |
| Reference no. | 1259981 |
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Chadkirk Chapel is a very old and special building. It is located near Romiley in Greater Manchester, England. This historic chapel has been carefully restored. It is so important that it is listed as a Grade II* building. This means it is a really significant historical place.
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A Look Back in Time: Chadkirk Chapel's History
People have worshipped at Chadkirk for a very long time. Records show a chaplain here in 1347. The name "Chadkirk" itself gives us a clue. "Kirk" is an old Scandinavian word for a church or chapel. This suggests that people were worshipping here even before 1347.
The Chapel's Early Days
The oldest part of the chapel you see today is the east end. It is made with a special building style called "half-timbered." This part likely dates back to the 1500s. This was the time of the Tudor kings and queens in England. It was also when the English Reformation happened. This was a big change when the English Church separated from the Church of Rome.
From Chapel to Stable and Back Again
Over time, the chapel was not 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, other Protestant groups, called Nonconformists, used the chapel.
However, during the time of Queen Anne, they had to leave. They then built a new chapel nearby at Hatherlow. Chadkirk Chapel became neglected again. It was in very bad shape until 1747. At that time, the Church of England took it over. They rebuilt much of it using stone.
Restoration and Modern Use
Chadkirk Chapel had more repairs in 1761 and 1860. In 1876, it was restored again. Much of its old furniture was removed then. The chapel was officially closed in 1971. It was then bought by the local council.
In 1995, the chapel was beautifully restored. Today, Stockport Metropolitan Borough Council uses it for weddings. A local group called the Friends of Chadkirk also uses it. They manage community events, meetings, and activities. This group helps to look after the chapel and the land around it.
What Chadkirk Chapel Looks Like: Architecture
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The building you see today is from the 1500s. However, the south walls were rebuilt in 1747. The chapel is a timber-framed building. This means its main structure is made of wood. It has a roof made of slate. Most of its walls have been rebuilt with cut stone.
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 pointy, pyramid-shaped roof and a weather-vane on top. The south wall of the main part of the chapel has two doors. It also has two windows with rounded tops. Above the west door, there is a gabled dormer window. This is a window that sticks out from the roof.
The chancel, which is the part of the church near the altar, has a window with a rounded top. The east and north walls of the chancel still have their original timber 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
