National Trust - Keld Chapel

Built in 1125 as a chantry chapel of Shap Abbey

It is two miles down some very narrow lanes from Shap Abbey and located in the hamlet of Keld. In 1650 it was no longer used as a church and was converted into a home. In 1910 it was given to National...

Wonderfully atmospheric little building.

The small village of Keld is signposted to your left as you drive the short distance between Shap and Shap Abbey. The single track round is typical of the genre and is very attractive, with dry-stone ...

Keld Chapel is so peaceful hidden in a tiny Lakeland Fell village.

A quiet peaceful little village of Keld, with its small chapel, out in the middle of the Lakeland Fells. Not an easy place to find down the narrow winding roads but well worth the visit

Trusting and peaceful

Wonderful little place to visit, where you can find the key by yourself, let yourself in and return the key after your visit. Beautiful, calm and peaceful - even if a little tricky to find at first.

Interestingplace

Small but very interesting piece of history. Well worth quick visit. Easy to access as key is available.