This 12th-century chapel is a rare surviving example of a medieval Knights Templar church, featuring a unique circular design with a conical roof, reminiscent of the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem. The chapel's stone walls are adorned with intricate carvings, and its interior boasts a striking wooden ceiling, ornate stone tombs, and stunning stained-glass windows.
Historic listed Chapel approximately 750 years old. Built about 1250 ad easily the oldest building in Belper. No longer used as a church. It's been the offices of Belper Town Council for about 28 years, also used as a heritage centre and can be hired for meetings.
Beautiful little building one of the oldest in the area dating back to around 1250ad
Very friendly people and I got all the information I needed Beautiful building in peaceful surroundings
Now council offices, the chapel is the oldest in helper and utterly beautiful.
Lovely little church well worth a visit
Great place full of history and great surroundings
Wheelchair-accessible car park
Wheelchair-accessible entrance
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Historic listed Chapel approximately 750 years old. Built about 1250 ad easily the oldest building in Belper. No longer used as a church. It's been the offices of Belper Town Council for about 28 years, also used as a heritage centre and can be hired for meetings.
Beautiful little building one of the oldest in the area dating back to around 1250ad
Very friendly people and I got all the information I needed Beautiful building in peaceful surroundings
Now council offices, the chapel is the oldest in helper and utterly beautiful.
Lovely little church well worth a visit
Great place full of history and great surroundings
