Mount Vernon Hospital Chapel

Mount Vernon Hospital Chapel, built in 1904 by F. L. Wheeler, is a Grade II* listed building in the Art Nouveau style. The chapel is constructed from closely set knapped flint with ashlar dressings. It features tall battered buttresses that divide the bays, each crowned with carved medallions depicting masks. The north and south walls are adorned with five-light stone-mullioned and transomed windows that fill the four bay spaces. A square west tower, with battered buttresses at the corners and lights only in the top stage, is recessed under segmental relieving arches. The roof is low-pitched and swept, covered with tiles, and has a central spike with visible rafter ends at the eaves. The west door, also under a segmental relieving arch, is flanked by carved reliefs on the side walls. At the east end, there is a projecting two-storey north vestry extension with a traceried window. The large high east window is also traceried.

Inside, the chapel showcases very high-quality materials and craftsmanship. Carved oak fittings include the organ gallery, west pews, choir stall, and a choir screen topped with a free serpentine garland. The metalwork is excellent, featuring inlays of enamels and semi-precious stones. The sanctuary walls are also embellished with colored stones and mosaic.