Historic churches · South West England
Chapel of the Three Kings of Cologne
In or near Bristol.
Chapel of the Three Kings of Cologne — church in Bristol, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Princes Wharf · 0.9 km
- Free entry
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit the Chapel of the Three Kings of Cologne, the nearest railway station is Princes Wharf, located 0.9 km away. Entry to the chapel is free, and it is accessible to visitors. The postcode for sat-nav is BS1 5AY.
About
Chapel of the Three Kings of Cologne is a historic church in the United Kingdom. Heritage designation: Grade II* listed building. Wikidata describes it as: "church in Bristol, England, UK". Coordinates: 51.4561°, -2.5972°.
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Heritage listing
The Chapel of the Three Kings of Cologne is a church in Colston Street, near the top of Christmas Steps, Bristol, England. It has been designated as a Grade II* listed building. The Three Kings of Cologne refers to the Biblical Magi. The dedication is a reference to the Shrine of the Three Kings in Cologne Cathedral, Germany. One of the windows shows the nativity of Jesus, which may have contributed to the naming of the Christmas Steps. The chapel was built by John Foster in 1504. He was previously the local High Sheriff, mayor, and member of parliament for the city. The church serves as the chapel for Foster's Almshouses. The master of the almshouses was responsible for maintaining the chapel and appointing a priest.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Severn Estuary SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
The Chapel of the Three Kings of Cologne is a church in Colston Street, near the top of Christmas Steps, Bristol, England. It has been designated as a Grade II* listed building. The Three Kings of Cologne refers to the Biblical Magi. The dedication is a reference to the Shrine of the Three Kings in Cologne Cathedral, Germany. One of the windows shows the nativity of Jesus, which may have contributed to the naming of the Christmas Steps. The chapel was built by John Foster in 1504. He was previously the local High Sheriff, mayor, and member of parliament for the city. The church serves as the chapel for Foster's Almshouses. The master of the almshouses was responsible for maintaining the chapel and appointing a priest. It was refaced and roofed in 1861 by Foster and Wood, with further restoration in 1865 which included niches for the installation of carvings. The three current statues were designed by Ernest Pascoe and installed in the 1960s. On the gable above the statues is a small bellcote.
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Background
Visiting
As of 2007 the adjoining Foster's Almshouses have been remodeled into private residences, with the chapel available for the use of residents.
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- Coordinates
- 51.4561, -2.5972
- District
- Bristol, City of
- Parish
- Bristol, City of, unparished area
- Postcode
- BS1 5AY
- Parliamentary constituency
- Bristol Central
- Established
- 1504
- Nearest railway station
- Princes Wharf — 0.9 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q5073121 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Chapel of the Three Kings of Cologne (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Three Kings of Cologne Dec09.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Chapel of the Three Kings of Cologne?
- Chapel of the Three Kings of Cologne is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode BS1 5AY), in the parish of Bristol, City of, unparished area.
- What is Chapel of the Three Kings of Cologne?
- Chapel of the Three Kings of Cologne — church in Bristol, England, UK.
- How do I get to Chapel of the Three Kings of Cologne?
- The nearest railway station is Princes Wharf, about 0.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode BS1 5AY.
- When was Chapel of the Three Kings of Cologne built?
- Built or established in 1504.
- Is Chapel of the Three Kings of Cologne a listed building?
- Chapel of the Three Kings of Cologne is officially recognised as Grade II* listed building listed.
- Is Chapel of the Three Kings of Cologne a protected site?
- Yes — Chapel of the Three Kings of Cologne is part of the Severn Estuary SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Chapel of the Three Kings of Cologne free to visit?
- Yes, Chapel of the Three Kings of Cologne is free to enter.
- How do I get to Chapel of the Three Kings of Cologne?
- The nearest railway station is Princes Wharf, about 0.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BS1 5AY.