Chapel In The Wood, Strawberry Hill is a Grade I listed building in the Richmond upon Thames local planning authority area, England. First listed on 25 May 1983. A Circa 1760 Chapel.

Chapel In The Wood, Strawberry Hill

WRENN ID
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Grade
I
Local Planning Authority
Richmond upon Thames
Country
England
Date first listed
25 May 1983
Type
Chapel
Source
Historic England listing

Description

  1. 5028 WALDEGRAVE ROAD

Chapel in the Wood, Strawberry Hill TQ 1572 17/12

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  1. Circa 1760 for Horace Walpole. Architect possibly Bentley, but roof by Mr Chute Small rendered, polygonal building. Slated roof. Carved stone front 'inspired by the Audley Tomb at Salisbury. '(Pevsner). Framed by octagonal corner pilasters and niches. Low panelled door to left with 3-centred arch and 3 quatrefoils over. To right of door, small stained glass window. Above, large 3-light stained glass window. Crocketed parapet with carved band of grape vine, with central shield. (Interior has pretty blue and gold fan vaulting and blue and yellow tiles - Pevsner). Country Life July 12, 1924 (vol 56) p 18ff and p 56ff.

Listing NGR: TQ1572972132

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