Chapel of Rest, Brompton, Scarborough facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Chapel of Rest, Brompton Cemetery |
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| Chapel of Rest, Brompton, Scarborough | |
An early work by Temple Moore
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 Chapel of Rest, Brompton Cemetery
Location in North Yorkshire
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| 54°13′20″N 0°33′02″W / 54.2221°N 0.5506°W | |
| Location | Brompton, Scarborough, North Yorkshire |
| Country | England |
| Denomination | Church of England |
| History | |
| Founded | 1889 |
| Founder(s) | Sir George Cayley |
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| Heritage designation | Grade II |
| Designated | 3 September 2019 |
| Architect(s) | Temple Moore |
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| Diocese | Diocese of York |
The Chapel of Rest in Brompton Cemetery is a special building located in Brompton, Scarborough, North Yorkshire, England. It was one of the first projects designed by a famous church architect named Temple Moore. This chapel is also recognized as a Grade II listed building, which means it's an important historical building that needs to be protected.
History of the Chapel
In 1880, a new vicar (a type of priest) named Rev. Francis Chambers arrived at All Saints Church in Brompton. He decided to make some important changes. One big change was to close the old churchyard, which was the burial ground next to the church.
A new cemetery was created to replace it. Sir George Cayley, a wealthy local landowner who lived at Brompton Hall, paid for a new building in this cemetery. This building was called a "chapel of rest." A chapel of rest is a small chapel used for funeral services.
Sir George Cayley chose Temple Moore to design this chapel. Moore was 33 years old at the time. Later in his career, he became a very important church architect in England. He designed about 40 new churches and helped restore many others.
What the Chapel Looks Like
The Chapel of Rest has a unique design. It has a wide, triangular wall called a gable facing the cemetery. This gives it a distinct look.
One interesting feature is its bell tower. The tower is not perfectly even on both sides, making it look "wonderfully lopsided." It has a pointed, pyramid-shaped roof at the top.
The chapel was officially named a Grade II listed building on September 3, 2019. This means it's a building of special historical or architectural interest. It is protected to make sure it stays preserved for the future.
