Attercliffe Chapel

Attercliffe Chapel stands beside the River Don in a quiet suburb of Sheffield. Built in 1629 as a Gothic place of worship, it was consecrated the following February on St Matthias’ Day. After the 1840s it served mainly for funerals. In 1909 the building was largely rebuilt yet still keeps its old atmosphere. It is recognised as a Grade II listed structure. Since 2014 the local Presbyterian congregation has gathered here. The chapel’s cemetery holds two notable graves. Benjamin Huntsman, the inventor, lies here. So does William Staniforth, a respected surgeon. Both names recall the area’s industrial and medical past. The chapel also appears in popular culture. Its exterior featured in the 1984 music video for Cabaret Voltaire’s single Sensoria. Visitors find a modest Gothic chapel surrounded by graves. The interior is plain but peaceful. Outside, the River Don flows past on the south bank. The 1909 rebuilding preserved the chapel’s period feel. The cemetery adds a quiet, reflective space. The building remains a local landmark with a long history.