Chapel of the Good Shepherd, Carlett Park

The Chapel of the Good Shepherd, Carlett Park is in Eastham, Merseyside, England. It is recorded in the National Heritage List for England as a designated Grade II listed building.[1]

Chapel of the Good Shepherd, Carlett Park
Chapel of the Good Shepherd, Carlett Park is located in Merseyside
Chapel of the Good Shepherd, Carlett Park
Chapel of the Good Shepherd, Carlett Park
Location in Merseyside
53°19′23″N 2°57′33″W / 53.3230°N 2.9593°W / 53.3230; -2.9593
OS grid referenceSJ 361 811
LocationEastham, Merseyside
CountryEngland
DenominationAnglican
History
DedicationGood Shepherd
Architecture
Heritage designationGrade II
Designated2 December 1986
Architect(s)John Douglas
Architectural typeChapel
StyleGothic Revival
Groundbreaking1884
Completed1885
Specifications
MaterialsRed sandstone with lighter stone bands, slate roof

History

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The chapel was built in the grounds of the mansion in Carlett Park in 1884–85 to a design by the Chester architect John Douglas.[2] The chapel was commissioned by the owner of the mansion, Revd W. E. Torr, who was a canon of Chester Cathedral and the vicar of Eastham.[3]

Architecture

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The chapel is built in red sandstone.[2] It has bands of lighter stone and a slate roof. Its plan consists of a continuous nave and chancel with a north transept. At the northwest is an octagonal bell-turret with a spire. Over the entrance is a canopied niche containing a figure of the Good Shepherd.[1] The windows are lancets and the interior has ashlar stone.[2] The windows contain stained glass by Kempe and by E. Frampton. Internally, framing the east window, are mosaic panels.[1]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b c Historic England, "Chapel at Carlett Park Technical College, Eastham (1184843)", National Heritage List for England, retrieved 4 July 2013
  2. ^ a b c Hubbard, Edward (1991), The Work of John Douglas, London: The Victorian Society, p. 173, ISBN 0-901657-16-6
  3. ^ History of Eastham, Sunnyfield, archived from the original on 5 May 2009, retrieved 11 June 2009