Chapel of the Three Kings of Cologne

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Chapel of the Three Kings of Cologne
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Location within Bristol
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Town or city Bristol
Country England
Coordinates 51°27′22″N2°35′50″W / 51.456121°N 2.597164°W / 51.456121; -2.597164
Completed1504

The Chapel of the Three Kings of Cologne is a church in Colston Street, near the top of Christmas Steps, Bristol, England. It has been designated as a Grade II* listed building. [1]

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The Three Kings of Cologne refers to the Biblical Magi. The dedication is a reference to the Shrine of the Three Kings in Cologne Cathedral, Germany. [2] [3] One of the windows shows the nativity of Jesus, which may have contributed to the naming of the Christmas Steps. [4] [5]

The chapel was built by John Foster in 1504. He was previously the local High Sheriff, mayor, and member of parliament for the city. [6] The church serves as the chapel for Foster's Almshouses. [7] The master of the almshouses was responsible for maintaining the chapel and appointing a priest. [8]

It was refaced and roofed in 1861 by Foster and Wood, with further restoration in 1865 which included niches for the installation of carvings. [2] [7] The three current statues were designed by Ernest Pascoe and installed in the 1960s. [9] [10] On the gable above the statues is a small bellcote. [1]

Current use

As of 2007 the adjoining Foster's Almshouses have been remodeled into private residences, with the chapel available for the use of residents.

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References

  1. 1 2 Historic England. "Chapel of the Three Kings of Cologne (1202144)". National Heritage List for England . Retrieved 23 October 2016.
  2. 1 2 "Chapel of the Three Kings of Cologne, Colston Street, Bristol". Historic England. Archived from the original on 23 October 2016. Retrieved 23 October 2016.
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  4. "Christmas Steps: Ghosts, myths and fish 'n' chips". BBC. Retrieved 23 October 2016.
  5. "Christmas Steps How did iconic street get its festive name?". Bristol Post. 23 December 2014. Retrieved 23 October 2016.[ permanent dead link ]
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