Chapel of the Immaculate Conception, Franciscan Convent facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Chapel of the Immaculate Conception |
|
|---|---|
| Chapel of the Immaculate Conception, Franciscan Convent | |
 |
|
| 51°53′24″N 0°33′38″E / 51.8899°N 0.5606°E | |
| Location | Broad Road, Bocking |
| Country | England |
| Denomination | Roman Catholic |
| Tradition | Latin Church |
| Religious order | Franciscans |
| Architecture | |
| Heritage designation | Grade II |
| Designated | 1898 |
| Architect(s) | John Francis Bentley |
| Architectural type | Georgian Revival |
| Administration | |
| Diocese | Roman Catholic Diocese of Brentwood |
The Chapel of the Immaculate Conception is a special Roman Catholic chapel. It is run by the Missionary Franciscan Sisters. You can find it in a place called Bocking, in Essex, England.
Building the Chapel
The chapel was designed by a famous architect named John Francis Bentley. He also designed the very grand Westminster Cathedral.
Mr. Bentley finished his plans for this chapel in 1898. The building itself was completed in May 1899. So, it's been standing for over 125 years!
What Does the Chapel Look Like?
The chapel is made of red bricks with stone decorations. It has a pointed roof at the front, called a gable. There are two tall, narrow windows and a large, eight-sided tower on one corner.
The top part of the tower has a bell area with fancy stone patterns. A stone dome and a small decoration sit on top of the tower.
There's also a part of the building that connects to an older convent building. The main entrance is set back behind a wall. This wall has two pointed archways with a column in the middle. The windows have metal frames and leaded glass. The roofs are covered with tiles.
Protecting the Chapel
Since 1973, the chapel has been a Grade II listed building. This means it's an important historic building. It is protected on the National Heritage List for England. This helps make sure it is kept safe for many years to come.
