St John's Chapel
I can explain the religious function of the White Tower.
St John's Chapel
I can explain the religious function of the White Tower.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- The White Tower had a religious function; the Chapel of St John is an integral part of the White Tower.
- The Chapel of St John was constructed in the Romanesque style.
- The Chapel of St John was intended for religious worship and to impress visitors.
Keywords
Chapel - a small church, or a room used as a church in a larger building
Church - a building for Christian worship
Romanesque - the style of building that was fashionable in Western Europe which recalled the power of the Roman Empire
Nave - the long central part of a church, often with aisles on both sides
Common misconception
William I often used the Chapel of St John for his own private worship.
Although this was the plan, William died before the chapel was finished.
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