User:RHaworth/St Huberts Chapel

St. Huberts Chapel is located in Rowlands Castle, Idsworth

grid reference SU 7427914070[1]

History edit

St. Huberts chapel was built in 1053 and was originally dedicated to St. Peter and St. Paul. It is a Grade I listed building and was listed on 16th March 1954[2]

Description edit

The chapel contains examples of mediaeval paintings circa 1300 which include paintings around the altar window of St. Peter, St. Paul, and two angels. On the North wall there is a painting of St. Hubert and St. John the Baptist.

The narthex (vestibule) contains an octagonal stone font and above it is a gallery which contains the church organ.

Sources edit

English Heritage "St Huberts Chapel" Retrieved on 2010-06-25

References edit

  1. ^ Nearby.Org Co-ordinate converter, coordinate location
  2. ^ British Listed Buildings, St. Huberts Chapel.