St Thomas Becket chapel, Bodmin facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Medieval chapel of St Thomas Becket |
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| Type | Chapel |
| Location | Bodmin, Cornwall, United Kingdom |
| OS grid reference | SX0736267025 |
| Area | Central Cornwall |
| Built | 1377 |
| Architectural style(s) | Medieval |
| Official name: Medieval chapel of St Thomas Becket 45m east of the church, Priory Road in Bodmin | |
| Designated | 1950 |
| Reference no. | 1002937 |
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Listed Building – Grade II
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| Official name: RUINS OF THE CHAPEL OF ST THOMAS BECKET | |
| Designated | 1972 |
| Reference no. | 1195280 |
The Medieval chapel of St Thomas Becket is a very old building in Bodmin, Cornwall. It is now mostly in ruins, meaning it doesn't have a roof anymore. This chapel is special because it is protected by law as a "Scheduled Ancient Monument" and a "Grade II listed building." This means it's an important historical site that needs to be preserved.
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A Glimpse into History: The Chapel's Story
This chapel was built a long time ago, in the 14th century. That's over 600 years ago! It got its official permission to be used as a chapel in the year 1377.
What the Chapel Looked Like
The chapel was a single-story building. This means it only had one main floor above ground. Below the chapel, there is a secret underground room called a crypt. Crypts were often used for burials or as a quiet place for prayer.
Special Windows of the Past
One of the most interesting parts of the chapel is its window designs. These designs are called "window tracery." Tracery is the fancy stone work that holds the glass in place and creates beautiful patterns. The tracery at St Thomas Becket Chapel is very special and rare for Cornwall. It shows how skilled the builders were back in the 1300s.
Protecting Our Past: Why This Chapel Matters
The chapel is protected in two main ways:
Scheduled Ancient Monument
Being a "Scheduled Ancient Monument" means the government has officially recognized it as a very important historical site. This protection helps make sure the ruins are not damaged or changed. It's like giving the chapel a special shield to keep it safe for future generations to learn from.
Grade II Listed Building
The chapel is also a "Grade II listed building." This is another way of saying it's an important historical building. Buildings with this listing have special rules about how they can be repaired or changed. This helps keep their original look and history intact.
Images for kids
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St Thomas Becket chapel
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Inside the chapel
