Alhampton Mission Church facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Alhampton Mission Church |
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| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Church of England |
| Ecclesiastical or organizational status | Active |
| Location | |
| Location | Alhampton, Somerset, England |
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| Architectural type | Church |
| Completed | 1892 |
The Alhampton Mission Church is a special church in Alhampton, Somerset, England. It belongs to the Church of England. This church is quite unique because it's a "tin tabernacle," which means it's made of iron sheets. It was built in 1892 and is now part of a group of churches called the Fosse Trinity Benefice.
The Church's Story
Why Alhampton Needed a Church
The Alhampton Mission Church, made of iron, was built in 1892. It was meant to be a smaller, easier-to-reach church for the people of Alhampton. This type of church is called a chapel of ease. It helped people who found it hard to get to the main parish church, St Mary Magdalene, in Ditcheat.
People had been talking about needing a church in Alhampton since 1887. The main priest of Ditcheat, Rev. C. E. Leir, decided to make it happen. He especially wanted to help older people and those who were sick. They often found it difficult to travel to the main church.
Building and Opening the Church
Rev. Leir and his family helped get the iron chapel in 1892. Mr. Butt, who lived at Manor Farm, kindly gave the church its seats.
The very first service at the new church was held on 12 October 1892. Rev. Preb. Ainslie gave a special talk during this opening service. The chapel cost about £250 to build. By early 1893, almost all of this money had been paid back. A grant of £15 from the Bath and Wells Diocesan Societies also helped cover some of the costs.
