Chapel of the Good Shepherd, Carlett Park facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Chapel of the Good Shepherd, Carlett Park |
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| OS grid reference | SJ 361 811 |
| Location | Eastham, Merseyside |
| Country | England |
| Denomination | Anglican |
| History | |
| Dedication | Good Shepherd |
| Architecture | |
| Heritage designation | Grade II |
| Designated | 2 December 1986 |
| Architect(s) | John Douglas |
| Architectural type | Chapel |
| Style | Gothic Revival |
| Groundbreaking | 1884 |
| Completed | 1885 |
| Specifications | |
| Materials | Red sandstone with lighter stone bands, slate roof |
The Chapel of the Good Shepherd, Carlett Park is a special old building located in Eastham, Merseyside, England. It's officially recognized as a Grade II listed building, which means it's an important historical place that needs to be protected.
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History of the Chapel
This chapel was built a long time ago, between 1884 and 1885. It was designed by a famous architect from Chester named John Douglas. The chapel was built on the grounds of a large house called Carlett Park.
Who Commissioned the Chapel?
The owner of Carlett Park, a man named Reverend W. E. Torr, asked for the chapel to be built. He was an important church leader, serving as a canon at Chester Cathedral and also as the vicar (a type of priest) for the area of Eastham.
Chapel's Architecture and Design
The Chapel of the Good Shepherd is made from red sandstone, a type of rock. It also has stripes of lighter-colored stone and a roof made of slate.
Building Layout and Features
The chapel has a simple layout, with a continuous nave (the main part where people sit) and a chancel (the area near the altar). It also has a north transept, which is like a small wing extending out from the side. At the northwest corner, there's an eight-sided bell-turret with a pointed spire on top.
Above the main entrance, there's a special covered space called a canopy. Inside this canopy, you can see a niche (a shallow alcove) that holds a figure of the Good Shepherd.
Windows and Interior Details
The windows in the chapel are lancets, which are tall and narrow with pointed tops. Inside, the walls are made of smooth, cut stone called ashlar. The windows feature beautiful stained glass created by two artists, Kempe and E. Frampton. Near the east window, there are also decorative mosaic panels, which are pictures made from small pieces of colored stone or glass.
More to Explore
- Listed buildings in Eastham, Merseyside
- List of new churches by John Douglas
