Chapel at the Countess of Chester Hospital

The Chapel at the Countess of Chester Hospital is located in Upton-by-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. 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

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