St Patrick's Chapel
The ruins of St Patrick’s Chapel stand on the cliff tops at Heysham overlooking Morecambe Bay.
Dating back to the 8th century, it is undoubtedly one of the oldest religious buildings in Lancashire. Most of the south wall and the east wall are still standing.
Nearby are eight body-shaped coffins hewn out of solid rock; six to the west of the chapel and two on the south east. The bodies and stone coverings were removed many years ago. Each has a socket, probably for a wooden cross.
The chapel is a Scheduled Ancient Monument and Grade I listed building. Entrance is free.
St Peter's Church is right next to the site.
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