ABOVE: An artists’s watercolour painting set the initial visual for this illustrious project.

Nestled in the heart of the Cotswolds, a stunnng private chapel stands as a breathtaking testament to craftsmanship, heritage, and devotion. Completed in 2018, this remarkable project combines centuries-old stoneworking tradition with modern precision and elegance. Every detail, from the hand-carved masonry to the intricate architectural flourishes, reflects our unwavering commitment to excellence and our ability to transform natural stone into timeless sanctuaries of peace and reverence.

ABOVE: The rear section of the chapel displays the high level of craftsmanship in the curved wall.

BUILDING THE CHAPEL

Irish Blue Kilkenny Limestone

Clipsham

Stokes Ground

Portland

Italian Marble

ABOVE & TOP: A containment building was constructed to shelter the project. See here the foundations laid.

BELOW: Markings in place for further construction to commence.

The external leaf is constructed from a combination of Clipsham and Stokes Ground base bed. The foundations and plinth are constructed from Clipsham Natural Stone, mechnically fixed at the joints with ancon or similar wall ties.

All the detailed sections i.e. window heads / porticos and corniche are in Stokes Ground and had been hand-carved by our skilled banker masons.

BELOW: Building up the walls of the Chapel.

BELOW: The stone compliments the stunning interior architecture.

BELOW & BOTTOM: There was no end to the incredible carved detailing to the interior.

BELOW: The grandeur of the Chapel starts to take emerge in its form.

ABOVE: The containment building proved to be a blessing when constructing the interior, given the behaviour of British weather.

BELOW: Some marvellous interior pieces being carefully fixed.

BELOW & BOTTOM: Beautiful carving detailed on the pillar caps.

BELOW & BOTTOM: Intricate work was required to finish the detailed stones.

Internally the structure is made up of Portland, Irish Blue Kilkenny Limestone and Statutory Marble from Italy. The internal superstructure is made from Portland stone and is fixed back to the external Stokes Ground using ancon wall ties of verying lengths as required.

As the stone was sourced from the highest quality local quarries before being worked and shaped in our production facility by our expert banker masons – with over 100 years’ experience between them.

ABOVE: The initial roof fixtures in place.

ABOVE: Building the stone arch with intricate carving visible from the interior.

BELOW: The exterior of the Chapel before grounds landscaping.

THE COMPLETED CHAPEL

ABOVE: Building the stone arch with intricate carving visible from the interior.

BELOW: The stained glass windows only add to the chapel’s grandeur.

BELOW: Gold detailing to the ceiling of the Chapel.

BELOW: Contrasting black floor tiling adds to the beauty of the Chapel interior.

We believe the features created using this collection of stone make this project truly unique. In 2018, Stone Federation Great Britain awarded our construction division top honours for Craftsmanship in a Building – based upon outstanding craftsmanship shown in the construction of the chapel.