Abandoned Chapel, January 2016

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Sime83

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Intro:
I visited this chapel earlier in the week after spotting it while researching another visit. I was expecting it to be mostly empty and well sealed but had a nice surprise when I got in. It was pretty dark in there, very cold, and due to being situated in the middle of a field surrounded by hundreds of crows very peaceful. I spent quite a while in there despite its small size. (non HD people feel free to press the back button :p)

History:
I've had a brief dig around for the history of this little chapel as it was full of character and atmosphere. Apparently its been standing there for around a thousand years but has been closed for the last twelve. Its built from sandstone and limestone. In the 1800s it was restored, covering the floor made of rushes with carpet (now removed) and creating a roof made from large stone slabs. Before then it had no roof but the addition of one allowed pews to be installed.

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Wow, Sime, what an introduction. Those photos are beautiful, thank you and welcome!
 
That was just beautiful , fantastic pictures done really really well , well done
 
I fully agree with Krela, this is a beautiful rendition. Your use of just the right amount (in my opinion) of HD has 'lifted' the interior some how. Built in the days when people were prepared to walk miles for their weekly deliverance, its location no doubt is why it survives in such good state today. Looks little changed from when I last saw the place years ago!Thanks for the images.
 
What a nice cosy church. The woodwork is beautiful particularly the pews and the cabinet holding the prayer books.
 
Thanks for the nice comments everyone, I love this forum! I hope someone can do something with the chapel because its just home to pigeons at the moment. The pews would polish up lovely I think.
 
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