Sheila Laurens

Langley Chapel Interior by Sheila Laurens

Posted on August 31, 2011

For those of you who have been kind enough to comment on Langley Chapel, Shropshire, UK I thought that you might like to see what the interior of the chapel looks like.
Thanks to all for your lovely comments XX
Sheila


Interior 1


Interior 2

Langley Chapel is a 17th century parish church, located in a remote area approximately 1.5 miles to the south of Acton Burnell, Shropshire, England.
It is now in the care of English Heritage, and is notable for having a complete set of original 17th century wooden furniture. It is a Grade I listed building
Built on the site of an earlier medieval chapel, it provided worship for the nearby Langley Hall, whose ruins are contained within a nearby private farm. The Chapel was built with wooden box pews, a musicians pew and Communion table bench seats. It has no known dedication.
The 19th century saw the disappearance of Langley Hall, followed by the loss of the local population. The chapel became disused. In 1914, it became one of the first buildings to be taken into the care of the state, the Ministry of Works as it was. The fact it was abandoned meant it escaped modernization and remains a rare time capsule of the 17th century.

Thanks to Wikipedia

  • Linda Lovett

    Linda Lovett

    So beautiful inside. I suspect it feels holy. Looks like it would.

  • Sheila Laurens:

    Indeed, the most peaceful and holy of places. I think the complete lack of any adornment makes it so. For me, it’s like stepping into another world. Thanks Lin XX
    Sheila

  • raymondoantonio

    raymondoantonio

    LOOKS SO PEACEFUL SHEILA!!!! LOVE THE SUPERB OAK SUPERSTRUCTURE!! BELLISSIMO!!! XOXO

  • Sheila Laurens:

    It is so peaceful and because it is in the middle of nowhere, it is amazingly quiet. The furniture is very old but in fabulous condition, considering.
    Thank you XX
    Sheila

  • Sheila Laurens:

    Also, many thanks for the fave too XX
    Sheila

  • David Davies

    David Davies

    Beautiful yet simple.

  • Sheila Laurens:

    It’s the simplicity of this place that draws me to it. Thank you very much David XX
    Sheila

  • Barry Norton

    Barry Norton

    Beautiful Sheila

  • Sheila Laurens:

    Thank you very Barry. XX
    Sheila

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