Chadkirk Chapel

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Chadkirk Chapel

Chadkirk Chapel
Chadkirk Chapel (Greater Manchester)
Chadkirk Chapel
Shown within Greater Manchester
Building information
Town Romiley, Greater Manchester
Country England
Coordinates 53°24′35″N 2°05′22″W / 53.409669, -2.089518Coordinates: 53°24′35″N 2°05′22″W / 53.409669, -2.089518
Completion date 16th century

Chadkirk Chapel is a redundant chapel near Romiley, Greater Manchester, England (grid reference SJ940903). It is a Grade II* listed building.[1]

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[edit] History

There are records of a chaplain at Chadkirk in 1347. The chapel fell into decay, passed through a succession of owners and was used as a stable. For a time it was used by nonconformists who were ejected during the reign of Queen Anne. It again became neglected and was "in a ruinous condition" until in 1747 it was taken over by the Church of England and restored. Further repairs were carried out in 1761 and 1860. In 1876 there was a restoration when much of the furniture was removed.[2] The chapel became redundant in 1971 and was acquired by Stockport Borough Council.[3] It was restored in 1995 and is now open as a visitor attraction.[4]

[edit] Structure

The present building dates from the 16th century although the south walls were rebuilt in 1747. It is a timber framed building with a slate roof but most of the walls have been rebuilt in dressed stone. At the west end is a timber bell-cote with a pyramidal roof and a weather-vane. The south wall of the nave has two doors and two windows with semicircular heads. Above the west door is a gabled dormer window. The chancel has a semicircular-headed window. The east and north walls of the chancel retain their timber framing. At the east end is a window with a semicircular head.[1]

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[edit] Notes

  1. ^ a b Images of England: Chadkirk Chapel. English Heritage. Retrieved on 2007-12-15.
  2. ^ Richards, Raymond (1947). Old Cheshire Churches. London: Batsford, 89–90. 
  3. ^ Salter, Mark (1995). The Old Parish Churches of Cheshire. Malvern: Folly Publications, 28. ISBN 1871731232. 
  4. ^ The Chapel. Chadkirk Chapel & Country Estate. Retrieved on 2007-12-15.