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Keld Chapel
Lake DistrictRemote medieval chapel
Keld Lane, Shap, Cumbria, CA10 3NW
Important notice
Keld Chapel is currently closed for conservation work.
Opening times for 18 November 2025
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- Grid reference: NY552144 what3words: thick.swift.caressed
Highlights
Keld Chapel
A picturesque rustic stone chapel, built around the 16th century and thought to have originally been the chantry for Shap Abbey.
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About Keld Chapel
This picturesque and rustic stone chapel is thought to have been the chantry for Shap Abbey originally. It was built around the sixteenth-century and has been used as a cottage and meeting house during its long history.
The key to open the chapel door is hanging by the front door of the house opposite.
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Our work at Keld Chapel
Keld Chapel is a gem of history on the edge of the Lake District National Park, linked to one of the early supporters of the National Trust. We're fundraising to safeguard its future.
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