This 14th-century chapel is a small, simple, and charming structure with a rectangular nave and a narrower chancel. The exterior is built from local red sandstone, with a steeply pitched roof and a small bellcote at the west end. The interior features a striking medieval wall painting of St Catherine, a 14th-century font, and a number of ancient monuments and memorials.
Lovely spot and nice ruin, just a shame it's currently fenced off, I'm assuming as it needs work to make it safe
Not a huge amount of St. Catherine's Chapel, known locally as "Lydiate Abby" remains but it is worth a closer look if you're in the area. It was built for the private worship of the Ireland family, Lords of the Manor of Lydiate from c. 1410 - 1673.
Spooky, but appropriate being next to a very old thatched roof pub. Steeped in history.
Beautiful place full of history
Hidden away surrounded by trees on all sides, Lydiate Abbey (remains of) one of three such remaining medieval ruins left in country. 50 metres north of the 'Scotch Piper' public house (oldest Inn in Lancashire) well worth an evening visit for its romantic setting and to observe the numerous 'Bats' feeding on warm summer evenings.
Loved this place, well worth a visit. Next door to Scotch Piper Inn. Also visit Lydiate Hall ruins practically next door. I managed to access it via the public footpath but I think you're supposed to go via the farm shop.
Good for kids
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Lovely spot and nice ruin, just a shame it's currently fenced off, I'm assuming as it needs work to make it safe
Not a huge amount of St. Catherine's Chapel, known locally as "Lydiate Abby" remains but it is worth a closer look if you're in the area. It was built for the private worship of the Ireland family, Lords of the Manor of Lydiate from c. 1410 - 1673.
Spooky, but appropriate being next to a very old thatched roof pub. Steeped in history.
Beautiful place full of history
Hidden away surrounded by trees on all sides, Lydiate Abbey (remains of) one of three such remaining medieval ruins left in country. 50 metres north of the 'Scotch Piper' public house (oldest Inn in Lancashire) well worth an evening visit for its romantic setting and to observe the numerous 'Bats' feeding on warm summer evenings.
Loved this place, well worth a visit. Next door to Scotch Piper Inn. Also visit Lydiate Hall ruins practically next door. I managed to access it via the public footpath but I think you're supposed to go via the farm shop.
