St Catherine's Chapel, Lydiate

About

St Catherine's Chapel, known locally as Lydiate Abbey, is a ruined chapel located in Lydiate, Merseyside, England. The Chapel is situated on the A5147, adjacent to the Scotch Piper Inn. It is a Grade II* listed building, and a Scheduled Monument.

Although the precise years of construction are unknown, it is likely that the chapel was built in the late 15th or early 16th century by the Ireland family. It was primarily used for private worship, and stopped being used during the 16th century dissolution of the monasteries. Since then, it—along with the nearby Lydiate Hall—have gradually fallen into ruin, with only the outer structure remaining.

The chapel grounds are now used to host local community events.