St Leonard’s, Chapel le Dale

Chapel le Dale, North Yorkshire.

St Leonard’s, Chapel le Dale

Where is it – England, Yorkshire and the Humber

Who looks after it –  Church authorities 

What is it –  Church, Free access, National Park 

When is it from – Stuart

St Leonard’s, Chapel le Dale, is a tiny church, once a chapel of ease for St John’s in Low Bentham, much visited by worshippers and walkers alike. St Leonard’s is an unofficial title, only in use since the last century. The chapel probably dates from the 16th century, though it is probably an ancient site, and was painted by JMW Turner. There are some 200 unmarked burials in the churchyard, the graves of those who died, by accident or illness, during the building of the nearby Ribblehead viaduct and Blea Moor tunnel. They are commemorated inside. The location is beautiful – and atmospheric.  There is a small car park (not available during services) and it is an excellent start point for walks. Watch for the sign off the B6255 Hawes-Ingleton road.

 


Address

Oddie's Lane, Chapel-le-Dale, Ingleton, North Yorkshire LA6 3AR 

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