Since it ceased functioning as a chapel it has had a number of uses, including being at one time a theatre.

[2] The chapel was built in about 1300 for Simon de Albo, the abbot of St Werburgh's, Chester.

In 1545 an upper floor was inserted and it was used as the Commonhall and Wool Hall.

[3] It is built in sandstone and brick with grey slate gabled roofs in two storeys.

[1] Some medieval stonework remains on the south side.