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St. Huberts Chapel is located in Rowlands Castle, Idsworth

grid reference SU 7427914070[1]

History

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St. Huberts chapel was built in 1053 and was originally dedicated to St. Peter and St. Paul. It is a Grade I listed building and was listed on 16th March 1954[2]

Description

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The chapel contains examples of mediaeval paintings circa 1300 which include paintings around the altar window of St. Peter, St. Paul, and two angels. On the North wall there is a painting of St. Hubert and St. John the Baptist.

The narthex (vestibule) contains an octagonal stone font and above it is a gallery which contains the church organ.

Sources

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English Heritage "St Huberts Chapel" Retrieved on 2010-06-25

References

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  1. ^ Nearby.Org Co-ordinate converter, coordinate location
  2. ^ British Listed Buildings, St. Huberts Chapel.