Erringham chapel, Medieval chapel in Shoreham-by-Sea, England.
Erringham Chapel is a medieval stone chapel structure now enclosed within a barn at Old Erringham Farm. The remains feature a two-light stone window in the east wall and are protected as a Grade II listed building for their architectural value.
The chapel was founded in the 11th century to serve the people of Old Erringham under the authority of the main parish church. Over the centuries, it gradually fell out of use and was eventually converted into a farm building.
The chapel reflects the religious life of a medieval farming community and shows how local residents connected with their parish church in Old Shoreham. Such small chapels played an important role in the spiritual routine of people living on scattered farmsteads.
The chapel stands on private farmland and is not easily accessible to visitors, as it remains part of an active farm property. Visitors can observe the structure from outside and appreciate its medieval stonework from the surrounding area.
The medieval stone structure was repurposed with a modern iron roof and concrete floor as it became a farm building, creating an unusual blend of old and new materials. This practical conversion shows how rural buildings were adapted to serve different purposes while keeping their original walls intact.
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