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 |
Alhampton Mission Church is a special kind of church building in Alhampton, Somerset, England. It's a Church of England chapel, which means it's a smaller church used for services. This church is often called a "tin tabernacle" because it was built using sheets of corrugated iron. It was put up in 1892 and is still used today as part of the Fosse Trinity Benefice.
History of the Church
The iron church in Alhampton was built in 1892. It was meant to be a "chapel of ease." This means it was a smaller church built to help people who lived far from the main parish church. The main church was St Mary Magdalene in Ditcheat.
Why the Church Was Built
People first suggested building a chapel in Alhampton back in 1887. The leader of the Ditcheat church, Reverend C. E. Leir, wanted to provide a chapel for Alhampton. He especially wanted to help people who found it hard to get to the main church. This included older people and those who were sick.
Building and Opening the Church
Reverend Leir and his family helped get the iron chapel in 1892. Mr. Butt, who owned Manor Farm, gave the church its seats. The very first service was held on October 12, 1892. Reverend Preb. Ainslie gave a speech at this opening service.
The chapel cost about £250 to build. By early 1893, almost all of this money had been paid off. A group called the Bath and Wells Diocesan Societies gave £15 towards the cost.
