Fitzalan Chapel at Arundel Castle: Chapel Tales with Paul Ullson, Part 1

Take a tour with our in-house historian, Paul Ullson, through the fascinating Fitzalan Chapel. Founded in 1380 by the 4th Earl of Arundel, the chapel has had a varied history, including damage during the Civil War in 1643-4. After a period of neglect, it was restored during the 19th century and is now one of our lovely surprises for you to find in our gardens.

[@taybak8446]

This was excellent and Paul Ullson was very good at convincing me to visit.

[@shydiatl]

Thank you for explaining how the Dukes of Norfolk came to be buried there. I think you have to be interested in learning about history when you visit these wonderful castles etc. I have a passion for anything Tudor and Stuart related. Guides provide such a wealth of knowledge that I don't understand how someone can walk in and stay for two seconds.

[@MrScifix]

Thanks Paul, this was great, please can you do more, I found it more than interesting.

[@unrulysue6927]

If I am ever able to visit, I promise to stay much more than 2 minutes.

[@cc6546]

A beautiful place

[@sunnybeach103]

I'm a decendant of Richard Fitzalan

[@rwdchannel2901]

I'm a descendant too through my mother's side. The only reason I know is because they kept a very well documented line all the way to Mary Maverick(Gye born 1580). The Plantagenet colonist book contains her name as a descendent of the Plantagenets. George W. Bush and Queen Elizabeth 2 both trace their ancestry to Richard Fitzalan.

[@debrar9799]

I'm a descendant also, had DNA done. So Awesome to find this Beautiful Chapel. Can't wait to see it in person. 🤗

[@seandickinson2213]

I’m another descendent through the 4th Earl. It didn’t end well for him or the 3rd Earl. Ouch!

[@sheridangibson9987]

I’m a FitzAlan on my Fathers side.

[@borino6216]

Hey, me too! Nice to met you.

[@robunome2405]

Which part is, St Edmund the martyr, resting within the chapel?

[@sheridangibson9987]

Richard 10th Earl of
Arundel FitzAlan
18th great-grandfather