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Photos of Rothley Templar Chapel
The images below are my photos of the Knights Templar chapel in Rothley, Leicestershire.
The chapel was built by the Templars in 1231 after being granted the land by Henry III and is the only known Templar preceptory in Leicestershire.
The chapel was highly profitable with many of the proceeds going directly to the holy land to aid the Christian cause.
Above is the exterior of the chapel, now accessable through the attached hotel, you have to ask for the key at reception.
Above, the interior of the chapel, much of which is original with some features added at a later date
Above, the ceiling in the foyer, a superb and typical example of original Templar architecture
Above, Rothley chapel's font, most likely original
The chapel was built by the Templars in 1231 after being granted the land by Henry III and is the only known Templar preceptory in Leicestershire.
The chapel was highly profitable with many of the proceeds going directly to the holy land to aid the Christian cause.
Above is the exterior of the chapel, now accessable through the attached hotel, you have to ask for the key at reception.
Above, the interior of the chapel, much of which is original with some features added at a later date
Above, the ceiling in the foyer, a superb and typical example of original Templar architecture
Above, Rothley chapel's font, most likely original
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