SU9547 : Watts Memorial Chapel - Altar
taken 4 years ago, near to Compton, Surrey, England
The altar is inscribed "This chapel designed by Mrs Watts, wife of G F Watts OMRA, was built in 1896 by her and the people of Compton. It is dedicated to the memory of all who rest near its walls."
For a closer view of the central painting, see SU9547 : Watts Memorial Chapel - Altar painting - "The All Pervading"
The Watts Memorial Chapel was built by Mary Seton Watts (née Mary Fraser Tytler) (1849–1938) Link
and the villagers of Compton between 1896 and 1898 in memory of her late husband, the artist G(eorge) F(rederic) Watts (1817–1904) Link
It is built of red brick and terracotta in the form of the head of a Celtic Cross. There is remarkable decoration both inside and around the outside of the chapel. The cemetery which surrounds it contains some notable monuments.
The interior in a highly elaborate Art Nouveau style was completed in 1901.
The chapel is EH Grade I listed: Link
The cemetery within which it lies is EH Grade II* listed: Link
See also Link
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- Grid Square
- SU9547, 334 images (more nearby 🔍)
- Photographer
- Rob Farrow (more nearby)
- Date Taken
- Saturday, 4 June, 2022 (more nearby)
- Submitted
- Tuesday, 7 June, 2022
- Subject Location
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OSGB36:
SU 9563 4739 [10m precision]
WGS84: 51:13.0627N 0:37.9281W - Camera Location
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OSGB36: SU 9563 4739
- View Direction
- East-northeast (about 67 degrees)
