Chapel at the Countess of Chester Hospital

The Chapel at the Countess of Chester Hospital is located near Chester, Cheshire, England. The chapel is recorded in the National Heritage List for England as a designated Grade II listed building.[1]

History

The hospital originated as the County Lunatic Asylum in 1827–29. In 1865 buildings were added, including a house for the superintendent and a chapel. The architect was "apparently" T. M. Lockwood.[2] It has subsequently been converted into use as a Spiritual Centre.[3]

Architecture

The chapel is constructed in brick, with ashlar dressings and slate roofs. Its architectural style is Early English. Its plan includes a six-bay nave, a single-bay chancel, vestries, and north and south porches. At the west gable is a bellcote containing a clock. The east window has three lights, and at the west end is a two-light window.[1]

See also

References

  1. 1 2 Historic England, "Church at the Countess of Chester Hospital, Chester (1376818)", National Heritage List for England, retrieved 21 February 2012
  2. ↑ Hartwell, Clare; Hyde, Matthew; Hubbard, Edward; Pevsner, Nikolaus (2011) [1971], Cheshire, The Buildings of England, New Haven and London: Yale University Press, p. 279, ISBN 978-0-300-17043-6
  3. ↑ The Spiritual Care Centre, Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, retrieved 21 February 2012

Coordinates: 53°12′39″N 2°54′02″W / 53.21085°N 2.90051°W / 53.21085; -2.90051

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