The Chapel In The Rock

Introduction

The photograph on this page of The Chapel In The Rock by Carol Walker as part of the Geograph project.

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The Chapel In The Rock

Image: © Carol Walker Taken: 22 Jul 2010

This chapel was carved out of the rock by John The Mason in about 1408. It is the third oldest wayside shrine in Britain. Today it is owned by Ampleforth Abbey. The RC Parish of St Marys looks after it on behalf of the Abbey.

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Image Location

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Latitude
54.002888
Longitude
-1.465383