Euxton Hall Chapel

Euxton Hall Chapel
Euxton Hall Chapel
Location within the Borough of Chorley
53°39′40″N 2°40′30″W / 53.6612°N 2.6750°W / 53.6612; -2.6750Coordinates: 53°39′40″N 2°40′30″W / 53.6612°N 2.6750°W / 53.6612; -2.6750
Location Euxton, Lancashire
Country England
Denomination Roman Catholic
Website www.euxtonhallchapel.com
History
Founded 15 August 1866 (1866-08-15)
Architecture
Status Family chapel
Functional status Private dwelling
Architect(s) E. W. Pugin
Architectural type Chapel
Style Gothic
Closed 24 July 1982
Specifications
Materials Red sandstone with yellow stone dressings
Listed Building – Grade II
Official name Chapel circa 50 metres south east of Euxton Hall
Designated 17 April 1967
Reference no. 1072465

Euxton Hall Chapel is situated in the village of Euxton, Lancashire, England. It was designed by architect E. W. Pugin (1834–1875),[1] and built in 1866 as a private chapel for the Anderton family. Set within the grounds of Euxton Hall, and a Grade II listed building within its own right, the small Gothic chapel has been described as an architectural gem. Both English Heritage and the Ancient Monuments Society acknowledge that it is one of the important works of this architect. The Victorian Society has also recognised the building's national importance.

Of special interest is the large stained glass window manufactured by Hardman & Co., dated 14 October 1866, which is set in the west wall. It incorporates the Coat of Arms of the Anderton family, something repeated in the encaustic floor tiles of the centre aisle. Herbert Minton was the first manufacturer to produce these tiles in 1830 and he worked very closely with Pugin in the design and manufacture for a whole range of buildings, not at least of which was the Palace of Westminster.

Stained glass window in Euxton Hall Chapel by Hardman & Co.

In 1866, the architectural period of The Gothic Revival was at its peak, and Euxton Hall Chapel, having been designed by Pugin, was arguably one of the finest Victorian chapels to be found in England. The exterior of the Chapel is almost entirely Pugin. The South front has three pairs of lancet window, a typical medieval feature, with each arch having a pair of intricate detailed carvings. The shaped slate tiles on the roof of the Chapel form geometric patterning, a feature also associated with the work of Pugin.

See also

References

  1. ↑ Hyland, GW. "EW Pugin Gazetteer". Retrieved 2008-10-03.

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