Morpeth in Northumberland, England, United Kingdom — Northwestern Europe (the British Isles)
The Chapel
— Warkworth Castle —
Photographed By Michael Herrick, August 19, 2018
1. The Chapel Marker
This private chapel was once the most ornate room in the keep. It had a gallery above, warmed by a fireplace, for the Earl and his family. This lower level was used by servants.
In the illustration the chaplain is saying daily prayers before the household. The beautiful stained glass windows are as high as the Great Hall and naturalistic painting decorates the walls. The altar stands two steps up on a floor of glazed tiles, a rare embellishment in the north of England.
The doorway to the right of the altar leads to the sacristy where the chaplain would have robed and kept the sacred vessels. His sedilia (seat) and piscina (wash-basin) are in the wall to the left of it.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Forts and Castles.
Location. 55° 20.748′ N, 1° 36.697′ W. Marker is in Morpeth, England, in Northumberland. Marker can be reached from the intersection of Castle Street and Wellfield, on the left when traveling north. Located at Warkworth Castle in the village of Warkworth in the town of Morpeth. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Morpeth, England NE65 0UJ, United Kingdom. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 11 kilometers of this marker, measured as the crow flies. The Great Hall (a few steps from this marker); Shilbottle War Memorial
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Also see . . . Warkworth Castle on Wikipedia. (Submitted on November 10, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.)
Photographed By Michael Herrick, August 19, 2018
2. The Chapel at Warkworth Castle
Photographed By Michael Herrick, August 19, 2018
3. Warkworth Castle
Photographed By Michael Herrick, August 19, 2018
4. Warkworth Castle
Credits. This page was last revised on January 27, 2022. It was originally submitted on November 10, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 77 times since then and 4 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on November 10, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.
