Windleshaw Chantry is a small enclosed graveyard with the ruins of the original chapel, adjoining the cemetery in the town where I grew up.
Dating from the early 15th century, the Chantry was built by Sir Thomas Gerard, as far as I can gather for masses to be said for himself, his wife and his ancestors, permission granted by the Bishop of Coventry and Lichfield.
People in the Middle Ages believed wholeheartedly in Purgatory, and the fear of dying in sin prompted them to pray, attend masses and do good in the hope it would help their chances of entering Heaven.
The building is grade 2 listed, in the top 6% of listed building in the UK, and is in the process of being restored. More interesting information can be found here.
Adding a bit of drama (thanks to a photo app)…would you visit at night?
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I love the last photo, very spooky!
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Thanks, Rosie. Spooky was the look I was after…don’t think I’d like to be in the graveyard though!
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Wow, that last photo is amazing. I imagine you made quite a quick exit after taking that.
Amanda.
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That was with the help of a photo app 😉 It worked well!
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VERY atmospheric!
(Did YOU visit at night, Cathy?)
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No, you wouldn’t catch me anywhere near a graveyard at night. This drama was added with a photo app 😉
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Gorgeous photos. I love the one from behind the wall especially
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Thank you 🙂
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What a beautiful chapel Cathy, I especially love it in the daytime! 💛 Wishing you all a happy Sunday and please give sweet Flynn a gentle pat from us all 🤗💕🐕 xxx
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Thank you, Xenia 🤗 Happy Sunday to you too and much love to you all 💕🐕💕xxx
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Thank you Cathy 💕🐕💕 xxx
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I’d love to visit at night…looks really cool!
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I can imagine it looking like that on a dramatic night but this was enhanced with a photo app.
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I love exploring old cemeteries and ruins.
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Me too
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I’d love to visit at night, and chat to all the ghosts of all the people who’ve been buried there over the centuries – what tales they could tell! Of course, if one actually appeared, I’d run like… purgatory… 😉
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Haha, I’d be in front of you! I don’t think I’d be brave enough to go there in the first place though…too spooky by far.
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