Talbot Chapel, Longford facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Talbot Chapel, Longford |
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Talbot Chapel (at left)
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| OS grid reference | SJ 725 184 |
| Location | Longford, Shropshire |
| Country | England |
| Denomination | Anglican |
| Website | Churches Conservation Trust |
| Architecture | |
| Functional status | Redundant |
| Heritage designation | Grade II* |
| Designated | 18 June 1959 |
| Style | Gothic |
| Groundbreaking | Late 13th century |
| Specifications | |
| Materials | Sandstone, tiled roof |
Talbot Chapel is a very old building in the village of Longford, Shropshire, England. It used to be part of a larger Anglican church, but now it's mostly a chapel. This special building is looked after by the Churches Conservation Trust, a group that helps save important old churches. It's also listed as a Grade II* building by English Heritage, which means it's a very important historical place. The chapel stands next to St Mary's Church, which was built later to replace the original medieval church.
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A Glimpse into the Past
The original church that Talbot Chapel was part of was built a long, long time ago, in the late 1200s. Sadly, most of it was taken down in 1802. But the south part of the church, known as the chancel chapel, was saved! It was kept because it belonged to the powerful Earls of Shrewsbury family. Today, this chapel is used as a special burial place for the Talbot family.
What the Chapel Looks Like
The Talbot Chapel is built from strong sandstone and has a roof made of tiles. It has pointed gables at the ends of the roof. You can enter through a doorway on the west side.
Windows and Walls
On the north side, there are two sets of lancet windows. These are tall, narrow windows with pointed tops, a common style in old churches. At the east end, there's a larger window with five lancets all under one big arch. If you look at the south wall, you'll see a blocked-up arch. This used to be an opening that connected the chapel to the rest of the church before it was mostly demolished.
Inside the Chapel
Inside, you'll find some interesting features. There's a piscina, which is a small basin used for washing sacred vessels during church services. It sits on a corbel, a stone support sticking out from the wall. On the floor, there's a very old tomb-slab from the 1300s. It has a cross carved into it, along with the head of a young person.
The Talbot Monument
The most impressive thing inside the chapel is a huge monument on the wall. It's dedicated to Thomas Talbot, who passed away in 1686, and his wife, Anne, who died in 1706. The monument has a long panel with words praising the couple. It's decorated with twisted Corinthian columns, a fancy top part called an entablature with a curved pediment, and carved drapery (like fabric folds) with little angel-like figures called putti. Iron railings surround this grand monument.
See also
- Grade II* listed buildings in Telford and Wrekin
- Listed buildings in Church Aston
- List of churches preserved by the Churches Conservation Trust in the English Midlands
