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Chapel of St Apolline

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Part of Deanery of Guernsey

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634-year heritage (1392)

Story

Built in 1392 by Nicholas Henry of La Perelle manor as a chantry chapel dedicated to Saint Apolline, patron saint of dentists. First mentioned in a charter by Richard II on 20 July 1394. Fell into disuse during the Protestant Reformation and was conveyed to Thomas Effart in 1563. Used as a cattle barn until purchased by the States of Guernsey in 1873 for £120, becoming the island's first designated ancient historic monument. Restored 1972-1978 with underfloor heating, new bellcote, roof and lighting. Conservation Management Plan produced by Wessex Archaeology in 2003.

Chapel of St Apolline is a 14th-century chantry chapel in St Saviour, built in 1392 by Nicholas Henry of La Perelle manor and designated as Guernsey's first ancient historic monument. The tiny single-room chapel retains rare medieval wall paintings including a Last Supper on the south wall, and a stained glass window depicting Sainte Apolline. Administered by the Deanery of Guernsey, it is open to the public daily during daylight hours, with a weekly Eucharist on Thursdays. —

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Quick facts

Established
1392 · 634 years
Heritage designation
Protected Monument

People1

  • Revd Mark Charmley — Rector of St Saviour's

From their website

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  • Weekly Common Worship Eucharist
  • public access for prayer and contemplation
  • historic monument visits

Visiting & access

Wheelchair access
Accessible - ramped entrance
Public transport
On bus route 61

Hours

Open every day during daylight hours; Common Worship Eucharist every Thursday at 10:00am

Contact

Phone
+44 1481 263045
Website
churchofengland.org.gg
Address
La Grande Rue, St Saviour, Guernsey GY8 0DS

History4

Key dates and recorded company events for Chapel of St Apolline.

  • 1563—Conveyed to Thomas Effart · Fell into disuse during the Protestant Reformation.
  • 1873—Purchased by the States of Guernsey · For £120, becoming the island's first designated ancient historic monument.
  • 1972—Restoration work began · Restored with underfloor heating, new bellcote, roof and lighting.
  • 2003—Conservation Management Plan produced by Wessex Archaeology

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