Holy Trinity Chapel, Capesthorne
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| Holy Trinity Chapel, Capesthorne | |
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| Location | Capesthorne Hall, Siddington, Cheshire, England |
| Geographic coordinates | Coordinates: |
| Religious affiliation | Anglican |
| District | Diocese of Chester |
| Year consecrated | 1722 |
| Ecclesiastical status | Private chapel |
| Architectural description | |
| Architectural type | Chapel |
| Architectural style | Neoclassical |
| Year completed | 1888 |
| Specifications | |
| Materials | Red brick with stone dressings Slate roof |
Holy Trinity Chapel, Capesthorne is a private chapel adjacent to Capesthorne Hall, near the village of Siddington, Cheshire, England (grid reference SJ840727). It is a Grade II* listed building.[1]
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[edit] History
The chapel was built in 1722 by John Ward in neoclassical style and restored in 1886–88 by Mrs Augusta Bromley Davenport. The restoration led to the interior becoming much more ornate.[2]
[edit] Structure
The chapel is constructed in red brick with stone dressings and a slate roof. It consists of a nave with an apsidal chancel. Around the top of the chapel is a moulded stone cornice and a balustrade. The balusters are interspersed with square piers supporting swagged ball finials.[1]
[edit] Fittings and furniture
The manorial pew is on a raised platform at the west end; it is reached by a private door from the park grounds.[2] During the restoration the box pews were removed, the pulpit was moved, the wall paneling was raised in height and a panelled ceiling was added. A mosaic reredos was added in the apse, which was manufactured by Salviati and is loosely based on Giotto's Dormition.[1] The font dates from 1772, is made of colored marble and consists of a bowl resting on three legs, each with a clawed foot. The vaults contain the remains of John Ward, the builder, and members of the Bromley Davenport family. The communion plate is of silver gilt and was presented by John Ward. The registers begin in 1722.[2]
[edit] External features
The gatepiers and gates to the chapel are listed Grade II. The gates are of wrought iron and date from around 1750. They are of Milanese Rococo style and include statues of St Andrew. The square piers are from the 20th century and are built of brick on a stone plinth. On their tops are stepped stone caps with ball finials.[3]
[edit] Notes
- ^ a b c Images of England: Chapel of the Holy Trinity. English Heritage. Retrieved on 2007-08-29.
- ^ a b c Richards, Raymond (1947). Old Cheshire Churches. London: Batsford, 87–89.
- ^ Images of England: Gatepiers and gates. English Heritage. Retrieved on 2007-10-29.
