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. You can find it in Eastham, Merseyside, England. It's so important that it's officially protected. This means it's a Grade II listed building because of its history or design.
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History of the Chapel
When the Chapel Was Built
This chapel was built a long time ago, between 1884 and 1885. It was placed in the large gardens of a mansion called Carlett Park.
Who Designed and Commissioned It
A famous architect named John Douglas from Chester designed the chapel. The person who asked for it to be built was Revd W. E. Torr. He owned the mansion and was an important church leader. He was a canon at Chester Cathedral and the vicar of Eastham.
Chapel's Design and Look
Building Materials and Shape
The chapel is made from red sandstone. It also has stripes of lighter stone, which makes it look interesting. The roof is made of slate. The building has a main hall, called a nave, and a special area for the altar, called a chancel. There's also a part sticking out on the north side, known as a transept.
Special Features of the Chapel
At the northwest corner, there's a tall, eight-sided tower. This tower is a bell-turret and has a pointy spire on top. Above the entrance, you'll see a small, covered space called a canopy. Inside this space is a niche with a statue of the Good Shepherd.
Windows and Inside Decorations
The windows are tall and narrow, known as lancet windows. Inside, the walls are made of smooth, cut stone called ashlar. The chapel has beautiful stained glass windows. Some were made by an artist named Kempe, and others by E. Frampton. Near the main east window, there are also pretty mosaic pictures.
See also
- Listed buildings in Eastham, Merseyside
- List of new churches by John Douglas
