Chapel of the Immaculate Conception, Franciscan Convent
The Chapel of the Immaculate Conception, Franciscan Convent is a Roman Catholic chapel run by the Missionary Franciscan Sisters in Bocking, Essex, England.
| Chapel of the Immaculate Conception | |
|---|---|
| Chapel of the Immaculate Conception, Franciscan Convent | |
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| 51.8899°N 0.5606°E | |
| Location | Broad Road, Bocking |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Denomination | Roman Catholic |
| Tradition | Latin Church |
| Religious order | Franciscans |
| Architecture | |
| Heritage designation | Grade II |
| Designated | 1898 |
| Architect(s) | John Francis Bentley |
| Architectural type | Georgian Revival |
| Administration | |
| Diocese | Roman Catholic Diocese of Brentwood |
| Clergy | |
| Bishop(s) | Alan Williams |
| Priest(s) | David Manson |
History
John Francis Bentley, the architect of Westminster Cathedral, completed his plans for the chapel in 1898 and it was completed in May 1899.[1][2]
Description
According to Historic England, the building is
[a]n irregular group of red brick buildings with stone dressings...The chapel is gabled at the west end, with stone bands,2 lancet windows and a large octagonal tower at the south-west corner. The upper stage of the tower has a belfry with ornamental stone traceried openings, crowned by a stone dome and finial. A wing at the south end is gabled, with a splayed corner adjoining the early C19 convent building to the south. The centre part, with the entranceway, is set back behind a screen wall connecting the tower and the south wing. It is pierced by 2 pointed arches with a central column. The windows are metal casements with leaded lights, in stone dressed reveals. Roofs tiled.[3]
The chapel has been listed Grade II on the National Heritage List for England since 1973.[1]
References
- Historic England, "Chapel of the Immaculate Conception, Franciscan Convent (1122521)", National Heritage List for England, retrieved 11 April 2020
- "Geograph:: Franciscan Convent Chapel, Broad Road,... (C) Brenda Howard". www.geograph.org.uk. Retrieved 23 February 2020.
- "Chapel Of The Immaculate Conception, Franciscan Convent (IOE01/02357/34) Archive Item - Images Of England Collection | Historic England". historicengland.org.uk. Retrieved 23 February 2020.
