Chapel of the Good Shepherd, Carlett Park

The Chapel of the Good Shepherd stands in Carlett Park, Eastham, Merseyside. Built in 1884–85, it was designed by Chester architect John Douglas for the mansion’s owner, Revd W. E. Torr. Torr served as a canon of Chester Cathedral and vicar of Eastham, giving the chapel both personal and religious significance. The building is constructed from red sandstone with lighter stone bands and a slate roof. Its plan includes a continuous nave and chancel with a north transept, and an octagonal bell-turret with a spire rises at the northwest corner. The chapel’s architecture reflects careful craftsmanship and artistic detail. Over the entrance, a canopied niche holds a figure of the Good Shepherd, setting the building’s spiritual theme. The windows are lancets filled with stained glass by Kempe and E. Frampton, while ashlar stone lines the interior. Mosaic panels frame the east window, adding further decoration. The chapel is listed at Grade II on the National Heritage List for England, recognising its historical and architectural importance. Inside, visitors find a quiet space framed by stone and light. The stained glass throws coloured patterns across the walls, and the ashlar stone gives a sense of solidity. The octagonal bell-turret and spire rise above the transept, visible from the park. The chapel’s setting within Carlett Park adds to its peaceful atmosphere, making it a place for reflection. The figure of the Good Shepherd above the door welcomes all who enter.