Padley Chapel facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Padley Chapel |
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The chapel and remains of Padley Hall
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| General information | |
| Town or city | Grindleford, Derbyshire |
| Country | England |
| Coordinates | 53°18′25″N 1°37′52″W / 53.3070°N 1.6311°W |
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Listed Building – Grade I
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| Official name: Padley Chapel | |
| Designated: | 29 September 1951 |
| Reference #: | 1335033 |
| Official name: Padley Hall: a medieval great house | |
| Designated: | 29 January 1998 |
| Reference #: | 1017587 |
Padley Chapel is a special building in Grindleford, England. It stands on the land where a much older house, called Padley Hall, once stood. Today, the chapel is a very important historical building, known as a Grade I listed building. This means it's protected because of its history and architecture.
The Story of Padley Hall
Padley Hall was once a big house with two courtyards. It has a sad but important history.
The Padley Martyrs
In 1588, something important happened here. Two Catholic priests, Nicholas Garlick and Robert Ludlam, were found hiding at Padley Hall. Back then, being a Catholic priest who had trained outside England was against the law. It was seen as a serious crime against the country. Nicholas and Robert were put on trial, found guilty, and sadly, they were executed in Derby two weeks later. Because of this, they are remembered as the 'Padley Martyrs'.
What Remains Today
Most of the original Padley Hall is now in ruins. However, these ruins are also protected as a Scheduled Monument. This means they are important historical remains that should not be disturbed.
The Chapel Today
Later, in 1933, a part of the old Padley Hall was turned into a Catholic chapel. This chapel was made to honor Nicholas Garlick and Robert Ludlam, the 'Padley Martyrs'.
The chapel is a Grade I listed building. You can find it near the railway line, not far from Grindleford railway station. Every July, people visit the chapel for a special event called a pilgrimage. This pilgrimage remembers the history of the site and the 'Padley Martyrs'.
See also
- Grade I listed churches in Derbyshire
- Grade I listed buildings in Derbyshire
- Listed buildings in Grindleford
