Chapel at the Countess of Chester Hospital facts for kids
The Chapel at the Countess of Chester Hospital is a special building located in Upton-by-Chester, Cheshire, England. It's officially recognized as a Grade II listed building, which means it's an important historical place.
A Look Back: Chapel History
The hospital where the chapel stands started a long time ago, between 1827 and 1829. It was first known as the County Lunatic Asylum. Later, in 1865, more buildings were added to the hospital. This included a house for the person in charge and the chapel we are talking about. The architect who designed it was likely T. M. Lockwood. Today, the chapel is no longer used for its original purpose. Instead, it has become a Spiritual Centre, a place for quiet thought and reflection.
Chapel Design and Style
The chapel is built using strong brick, with special stone details called ashlar dressings. Its roof is made of slate. The building's style is known as Early English. This is a type of architecture that was popular a long time ago.
The chapel's layout includes a main hall called a nave, which has six sections or "bays." It also has a smaller area near the altar called a chancel. There are also rooms for changing clothes, known as vestries, and entrances on both the north and south sides. At the west end of the chapel, on the triangular part of the wall called the gable, there is a bellcote. This is a small structure that holds a clock. The window at the east end of the chapel has three sections, letting in lots of light. At the west end, there is another window with two sections.
More to Explore
- Listed buildings in Upton-by-Chester
- Countess of Chester Hospital
