The Chapel of the Three Kings of Cologne is a church in Colston Street, near the top of Christmas Steps, Bristol, England. It has been designated as a Grade II* listed building.[1]
Chapel of the Three Kings of Cologne | |
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Location within Bristol | |
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Town or city | Bristol |
Country | England |
Coordinates | 51°27′22″N 2°35′50″W / 51.456121°N 2.597164°W |
Completed | 1504 |
The Three Kings of Cologne refers to the Biblical Magi. The dedication is a reference to the Shrine of the Three Kings in Cologne Cathedral, Germany.[2][3] One of the windows shows the nativity of Jesus, which may have contributed to the naming of the Christmas Steps.[4][5]
The chapel was built by John Foster in 1504. He was previously the local High Sheriff, mayor, and member of parliament for the city.[6] The church serves as the chapel for Foster's Almshouses.[7] The master of the almshouses was responsible for maintaining the chapel and appointing a priest.[8]
It was refaced and roofed in 1861 by Foster and Wood, with further restoration in 1865 which included niches for the installation of carvings.[2][7] The three current statues were designed by Ernest Pascoe and installed in the 1960s.[9][10] On the gable above the statues is a small bellcote.[1]
As of 2007 the adjoining Foster's Almshouses have been remodeled into private residences, with the chapel available for the use of residents.