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A 19th century chapel has been uncovered during an £8.1m renovation project at a Berkshire hotel.A 19th century chapel has been uncovered during an £8.1m renovation project at a Berkshire hotel.
The discovery was made during the redevelopment of Beaumont House in Old Windsor which began earlier this year.The discovery was made during the redevelopment of Beaumont House in Old Windsor which began earlier this year.
Built in 1870, the chapel's original ceiling, alter and stained glass windows are all still intact, despite being boarded up since the 1960s. Built in 1870, the chapel's original ceiling, altar and stained glass windows are all still intact, despite being boarded up since the 1960s.
Hotel and conference group Principal Hayley, which is behind the renovation, plans to restore the chapel.Hotel and conference group Principal Hayley, which is behind the renovation, plans to restore the chapel.
It wants to re-launch it as a banqueting and conference room with space for 170 people.It wants to re-launch it as a banqueting and conference room with space for 170 people.
The group has invested millions of pounds in the refurbishment project.The group has invested millions of pounds in the refurbishment project.
Ian Peck, general manager of the Beaumont Estate, said: "Those seeking a banqueting room with a difference will be hard-placed to find one as unique or distinctive as the chapel.Ian Peck, general manager of the Beaumont Estate, said: "Those seeking a banqueting room with a difference will be hard-placed to find one as unique or distinctive as the chapel.
"Our significant investment has meant we were able to restore it to its former glory.""Our significant investment has meant we were able to restore it to its former glory."