Halston Hall Chapel

Halston Hall Chapel is a grade I listed timber-framed chapel that lies isolated in the ground of Halston Hall.

The chapel is one of only two timber framed churches in Shropshire and was constructed in the second half of the 15th century. It is also remarkable for the survival and quality of its early C17 and C18 fittings, the latter paid for by Richard Mytton (died 1731). It was built for a preceptory of the Knights Hospitallers that was at Halston from the late 12th century. The chapel stands within a raised churchyard and there are extensive earthworks (almost certainly connected with the preceptory), including what appears to be a dried-up moated platform to the south, in the surrounding fields.

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Photo of Halston Chapel from across a field

Photo of Halston Chapel hosting a service

Photo of a gravestone in Halston Chapel's grounds

The chapel has a rectangular three-bay nave and a tiny lower chancel, and the framing is entirely close studding. The thin brick west tower is probably a Georgian addition.

Because it is private, Halston Chapel is not subject to quinquennial inspections by an architect. However, it is regularly maintained by the family. Recent repairs have been carried out to the roof and further work is planned to remedy damage caused by squirrels to the outside of the building. The chapel is unheated and the top row of glass in the windows has been removed and replaced with metal grills and covered with loose sheets of Perspex. This has the advantage of creating greater air circulation in the chapel but may slightly reduce the ability for the building to act as a buffer against fluctuating temperatures and relative humidity levels. The gaps in the windows do not seem to be causing additional damage to the two hatchments that hang above them.

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Visiting Halston Chapel

We have the pleasure in opening Halston Chapel for viewing to the public by appointment on the dates shown below. Visitors will meet at Halston Hall and will then be transported to the Chapel.

We have recently set up a charity called The Friends of Halston Chapel so whilst there is no charge for visits, donations towards the upkeep of the chapel will be gratefully received. There will be more events for the chapel which can be viewed on our website in due course.

Address: Halston Hall, Whittington, Oswestry, SY11 4NS.
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If you would like to view the Chapel, please feel free to contact us either by email or the telephone number below.

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Friends of Halston Chapel

Become a Friend of Halston Chapel

Formed as a Charity in 2025, ‘The Friends of Halston Chapel’ provide support to Halston Chapel with the express aims of allowing public access to the Chapel, ensuring the continued use of the Chapel as a place of worship as well as the ongoing preservation, maintenance and renovation of the Chapel.

The Friends always welcome new members to enrich our growing group of passionate and dedicated supporters.

Membership Income is used in a variety of different ways, including:

To help with the renovation of the Mytton Family hatchments and the fabric of the Chapel
To encourage the local community to gain access to the Chapel
To provide a place of worship

The Friends also help in many physical ways:

Helping with tours or specialist talks
Researching into the history of the area and record memories
Contributing specialised knowledge and interests
Supporting the Chapel by helping at events and shows.

Membership costs

There are two options for annual membership:

Individual: minimum donation of £30.00/year

Joint*: minimum donation of £50.00/year (*2 adults living at the same address.)

Membership benefits include:

– Free admission to the Chapel
– Invitations to previews and special events such as dinners and talks

One-off annual INDIVIDUAL membership (£3O)

Please email us here to confirm your Individual Membership and click below to donate / pay for the membership.

INDIVIDUAL

One-off annual JOINT membership (£50)

Please email us here to confirm your Joint Membership and click below to donate / pay for the membership.

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If you would like to pay by cheque, print the form at home, complete it, sign it (physically) and send it to:

Friends Membership
The Friends of Halston Chapel
Halston Hall
Whittington, Oswestry
Shropshire SY11 4NS

Please make cheques payable to ‘The Friends of Halston Chapel’

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