St. Anne's Chapel, Gothic Revival chapel in Fredericton, Canada.
Description
St. Anne's Chapel is a Gothic Revival chapel in Fredericton featuring dressed grey sandstone walls, a steep gable roof, buttresses, and lancet windows. These architectural elements follow the style of 13th-century English church design.
History
Built between 1846 and 1847 under Bishop John Medley's direction, the chapel served as a temporary worship space while Christ Church Cathedral was being constructed. It marks an important moment in the city's religious development.
Culture
The interior shows craftsmanship using local butternut wood in the pulpit, altar, and pews, completed by colorful Minton floor tiles. These materials and techniques shape how the space feels when you walk inside.
Practical
The chapel is located on Westmorland Street and retains its original architectural elements from the 1800s. Visiting allows you to explore the fully preserved structure and interior details.
Did you know?
The chapel includes a lych-gate in its stone wall enclosure, specifically designed to shelter funeral coffins while awaiting clergy arrival. This detail shows a practical solution for burial ceremonies from that era.
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