The Fitzalan Chapel is the chancel of the church of St Nicholas in the western grounds of Arundel Castle.
The church of St Nicholas is one of the very few church buildings that is divided into two worship areas, a Roman Catholic area (the chancel) and an Anglican area (the nave and transepts). The chancel of the Fitzalan Chapel, is used as the private mausoleum of the Dukes of Norfolk. It is a Grade I listed building.[1]
Richard FitzAlan, 3rd Earl of Arundel, was responsible for the building of the Chapel posthumously according to his will. The original Fitzalan Chapel consisted of the entire building, and was built as the Collegiate Church of the Holy Trinity in 1380 by commission of Richard FitzAlan, 4th Earl of Arundel, whose family owned Arundel Castle. It is an example of Perpendicular Gothic architecture, and the architect and mason is believed to have been William Wynford. A number of noted Fitzalan and Howard family members are buried in the chapel, many in tombs adorned with sculpted effigies. Most of the recently deceased Dukes of Norfolk are buried there.[2]
It looks as though there is some lovely wood carving in the chapel.
There is a lot of detailed work in the chapel
I always enjoy visiting these kinds of places. Thanks for sharing this one with us, I’ve never been.
Arundel castle is well worth a visit, there is so much to see.
Oh I just saw a 12th century life size crucified Jesus statue at Christie’s yesterday!
Who would actually buy such item?
Perhaps a church or museum could find a home for it.