Chapel of the Three Kings of Cologne
The Chapel of the Three Kings of Cologne is a church in Colston Street, near the top of Christmas Steps, Bristol, England. It has been designated as a Grade II* listed building.[1][2]
| Chapel of the Three Kings of Cologne | |
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  Location within Bristol | |
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| Town or city | Bristol |
| Country | England |
| Coordinates | 51.456121°N 2.597164°W |
| Completed | 1504 |
The Three Kings of Cologne refers to the Biblical Magi. The dedication is a reference to the Shrine of the Three Kings in Cologne Cathedral, Germany.[3][4] One of the windows shows the nativity of Jesus, which may have contributed to the naming of the Christmas Steps.[5][6]
The chapel was built by John Foster in 1504. He was previously the local High Sheriff, mayor, and member of parliament for the city.[7] The church serves as the chapel for Foster's Almshouses.[8] The master of the almshouses was responsible for maintaining the chapel and appointing a priest.[9]
It was refaced and roofed in 1861 by Foster and Wood, with further restoration in 1865 which included niches for the installation of carvings.[3][8] The three current statues were designed by Ernest Pascoe and installed in the 1960s.[10][11] On the gable above the statues is a small bellcote.[2]
Current use
As of 2007 the adjoining Foster's Almshouses have been remodeled into private residences, with the chapel available for the use of residents.
References
- Historic England. "Chapel of the Three Kings of Cologne (1202144)". National Heritage List for England. Retrieved 28 May 2007.
- Historic England. "Chapel of the Three Kings of Cologne (1202144)". National Heritage List for England. Retrieved 23 October 2016.
- "Chapel of the Three Kings of Cologne, Colston Street, Bristol". Historic England. Archived from the original on 23 October 2016. Retrieved 23 October 2016.
- Flaneur, B. "The Three Kings of Cologne Chapel, The John Foster Almshouse, Bristol". The Antics Roadshow blog. Retrieved 23 October 2016.
- "Christmas Steps: Ghosts, myths and fish 'n' chips". BBC. Retrieved 23 October 2016.
- "Christmas Steps How did iconic street get its festive name?". Bristol Post. 23 December 2014. Retrieved 23 October 2016.
- Mountney, Hugh (2003). The Three Holy Kings of Cologne: How They Journeyed from Persia to Cologne and Their Veneration in England. Gracewing. p. 7. ISBN 9780852444078.
- Brace, Keith (1976). Portrait of Bristol. London: Robert Hale. ISBN 0-7091-5435-6.
- Ross, Charles Derek (1959). Cartulary of St. Mark's Hospital, Bristol, Volume 21. Bristol Record Society. pp. 287–288. Archived from the original on 23 October 2016. Retrieved 23 October 2016.
- Foyle, Andrew (2004). Bristol (Pevsner Architectural Guides: City Guides). Yale University Press. p. 132. ISBN 978-0300104424.
- "Beyond The Walls Three Kings of Cologne". About Bristol. Retrieved 23 October 2016.
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