Moorhouse Chantry Chapel facts for kids
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Moorhouse Chantry Chapel
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| 53°11′34″N 0°52′28″W / 53.19278°N 0.87444°W | |
| Location | Moorhouse, Nottinghamshire |
| Country | England |
| Denomination | Church of England |
| History | |
| Dedication | St Nicholas |
| Architecture | |
| Heritage designation | Grade II* listed |
| Architect(s) | Henry Clutton |
| Completed | 1860 |
| Administration | |
| Parish | Laxton |
| Deanery | Newark and Southwell |
| Archdeaconry | Newark |
| Diocese | Diocese of Southwell and Nottingham |
The Moorhouse Chantry Chapel is a special old church building located in Moorhouse, England. It's part of the Church of England and belongs to the Diocese of Southwell and Nottingham. This chapel is officially recognized as a Grade II* listed building, which means it's very important historically and architecturally.
A Look Back in Time
The Moorhouse Chantry Chapel was built in 1860. A talented architect named Henry Clutton designed it. He created the chapel for Evelyn Denison, 1st Viscount Ossington.
Building Style
The chapel was built in a style called "12th century French Gothic Revival." This means it was designed to look like the grand Gothic churches built in France many centuries ago. Think of tall arches, pointed windows, and detailed stone carvings.
More to Explore
- Grade II* listed buildings in Nottinghamshire
- Listed buildings in Laxton and Moorhouse
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