Woodhey Chapel, Faddiley

Woodhey Chapel is a private chapel in Faddiley constructed in red brick with stone accents and a slate roof. The west front features a three-bay arcade with Doric columns that frames the main entrance.

Construction was commissioned in 1700 by Lady Wilbraham following the death of her husband Thomas. The western facade incorporates an early 17th-century stone loggia that predates the main building.

The interior features oak paneling throughout and marble flooring in shades of black and white, with the Ten Commandments written in gold leaf. These details reflect how the family who owned it wanted to express their faith through the decoration.

An elevated causeway connects the chapel to nearby hall buildings and separates entrances for family members from those for tenant residents. The location is rural, so visiting by car is practical.

The western facade displays a rare decorative stone loggia with strapwork frieze patterns dating from the early 17th century. This ornamental style was fashionable during the Renaissance and gives the chapel a distinctly personal character.

Location: Faddiley

Inception: 1700

Architectural style: Neoclassical architecture

Made from material: brick, slate

GPS coordinates: 53.07060,-2.63830

Latest update: December 14, 2025 16:46