St Mary's Chapel, High Legh

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St Mary's Chapel, High Legh

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St Mary's Chapel, High Legh, Grade II* listed church in High Legh, England.

The stone structure features a nave with aisles, a chancel, and a square bell turret containing a single bell on its west gable.

Initially constructed in 1581 as a chapel of ease to High Legh East Hall, the building received major modifications in 1836, 1858, and 1884.

The interior ceiling displays 19th-century pargeting decorated with Tudor roses, fleurs de lys, and stars, reflecting traditional English decorative elements.

Located on Pheasant Walk, the chapel maintains its original architecture through careful preservation measures as mandated by its Grade II* listed status.

The building combines work from multiple architects, including William Butterfield's restoration and John Oldrid Scott's addition of the chancel in 1884.

Location: High Legh

Inception: 1884

Architects: John Oldrid Scott

Architectural style: English Gothic architecture

GPS coordinates: 53.35140,-2.45110

Latest update: March 6, 2025 20:42

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