St Catherine's Chapel, 14th-century chapel on Chapel Hill in Abbotsbury, England.
The barrel-vaulted limestone structure stands 80 meters above sea level, offering views of Chesil Beach and the Isle of Portland.
Monks from Abbotsbury Abbey constructed this chapel in the late 14th century as a place for pilgrimage and retreat during Lent periods.
The chapel contains specific niches in its south doorway where local women traditionally prayed to Saint Catherine for marriage prospects.
Visitors need to complete a steep half-mile walk from the paid parking area in Abbotsbury village center to reach the chapel.
The chapel survived the dissolution of monasteries due to its secondary function as a navigation beacon for ships along the coast.
Location: Abbotsbury
Website: https://english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/abbotsbury-st-catherines-chapel
GPS coordinates: 50.66150,-2.60648
Latest update: March 6, 2025 22:02
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