Historic churches · Yorkshire & the Humber
Chantry Chapel of St Mary the Virgin, Wakefield
In or near Wakefield.
Chantry Chapel of St Mary the Virgin, Wakefield — Grade I listed church in Wakefield, West Yorkshire, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Wakefield Kirkgate · 0.2 km
- Paid entry
- Wheelchair accessible
Getting there & planning your visit
The Chantry Chapel of St Mary the Virgin is located in Wakefield, Yorkshire, with the nearest railway station being Wakefield Kirkgate, just 0.2 km away. Entry to the chapel is free, and it is accessible for wheelchair users. The postcode for sat-nav is WF1 5DL.
About
Chantry Chapel of St Mary the Virgin, Wakefield is a historic church in the United Kingdom. Records date its origin to 1350. Heritage designation: Grade I listed building. Affiliated with Anglicanism. Wikidata describes it as: "Grade I listed church in Wakefield, West Yorkshire, England, UK". Coordinates: 53.6767°, -1.4894°.
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Heritage listing
The Chantry Chapel of St Mary the Virgin is a chantry chapel in Wakefield, West Yorkshire, England, and is designated a Grade I Listed building by Historic England. It is located south of the city centre on the medieval Chantry Bridge over the River Calder. It is the only survivor of four chantries in Wakefield and the oldest and most ornate of the surviving bridge chapels in England. Others are at St Ives (Cambridgeshire), Rotherham, Derby and Bradford-on-Avon. The chapel has had three west fronts, the original medieval façade having been removed to Kettlethorpe Hall in 1832.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Official information
The Chantry Chapel of St Mary the Virgin is a historic chapel located in Wakefield, known for its stunning architecture and serene atmosphere. Visitors can explore the chapel's rich history and enjoy the surrounding scenic views.
From the Wikipedia article
The Chantry Chapel of St Mary the Virgin is a chantry chapel in Wakefield, West Yorkshire, England, and is designated a Grade I Listed building by Historic England. It is located south of the city centre on the medieval Chantry Bridge over the River Calder. It is the only survivor of four chantries in Wakefield and the oldest and most ornate of the surviving bridge chapels in England. Others are at St Ives (Cambridgeshire), Rotherham, Derby and Bradford-on-Avon. The chapel has had three west fronts, the original medieval façade having been removed to Kettlethorpe Hall in 1832. The medieval bridge is a scheduled ancient monument.
Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.
Background
History
]] Wakefield had four chantry chapels, three of which dated from the 13th century. They were built outside the medieval town on the roads leading to Leeds, Dewsbury, York and Doncaster. The Chantry of St John the Baptist was on Northgate, the road to Leeds, where Wakefield Grammar School stands today. The Chapel of St Mary Magdalene was on Westgate where it crossed the Ings Beck on the road to Dewsbury. St Swithun's Chantry Chapel, on the York road, was near Clarke Hall. In the 14th century the Chantry Chapel of St Mary the Virgin was built on the medieval bridge across the River Calder on the road to Doncaster and the south. Wakefield's medieval nine-arched bridge is 320 ft long, was built…
Architecture
The chapel which projects to the east side of the bridge is built into on a small island in the river and its base is a structural element of the bridge.
Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Coordinates
- 53.6767, -1.4894
- District
- Wakefield
- Parish
- Wakefield, unparished area
- Postcode
- WF1 5DL
- Parliamentary constituency
- Wakefield and Rothwell
- Phone
- +44 (0)1924 247360
- Established
- 1350
- Nearest railway station
- Wakefield Kirkgate — 0.2 km
- Opening
- Tuesday to Sunday 10am–5pm; closed Monday
Sources
- wikidata: Q15209066 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Chantry Chapel of St Mary the Virgin, Wakefield (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Chantry Bridge Chapel Wakefield West Yorkshire, circa 1342 - 1356. Built on the banks of the River Calder..jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Chantry Chapel of St Mary the Virgin, Wakefield?
- Chantry Chapel of St Mary the Virgin, Wakefield is in Yorkshire, United Kingdom (postcode WF1 5DL), in the parish of Wakefield, unparished area.
- What is Chantry Chapel of St Mary the Virgin, Wakefield?
- Chantry Chapel of St Mary the Virgin, Wakefield — Grade I listed church in Wakefield, West Yorkshire, England, UK.
- How do I get to Chantry Chapel of St Mary the Virgin, Wakefield?
- The nearest railway station is Wakefield Kirkgate, about 0.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode WF1 5DL.
- When was Chantry Chapel of St Mary the Virgin, Wakefield built?
- Built or established in 1350.
- Is Chantry Chapel of St Mary the Virgin, Wakefield a listed building?
- Chantry Chapel of St Mary the Virgin, Wakefield is officially recognised as Grade I listed building listed.
- Is Chantry Chapel of St Mary the Virgin, Wakefield free to visit?
- Yes, Chantry Chapel of St Mary the Virgin, Wakefield is free to enter.
- How do I get to Chantry Chapel of St Mary the Virgin, Wakefield?
- The nearest railway station is Wakefield Kirkgate, about 0.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode WF1 5DL.