All Saints' Church, Barwick-in-Elmet facts for kids

Quick facts for kids All Saints' Church
Church of All Saints'
Location	Barwick-in-Elmet, West Yorkshire
Country	England
Denomination	Church of England
History
Status	Parish Church
Architecture
Heritage designation	Grade II* listed building
Specifications
Materials	Dressed limestone with Welsh slate roof
Administration
Parish	Barwick-in-Elmet and Scholes
Archdeaconry	Leeds
Diocese	Leeds
Province	York

All Saints' Church is an old and important church. It is located in Barwick-in-Elmet, a village in West Yorkshire, England. This church is an active Anglican parish church. It is part of the Church of England's Diocese of Leeds.

History of All Saints' Church

This church has very old parts. Some sections date back to the Anglo-Saxon and Norman times. The chancel, which is the area around the altar, was built in the 14th century. The aisles and the tower were added in the 15th century.

In the early 1800s, a vestry was built. This is a room used for changing robes and storing church items. From 1844 to 1855, the church was restored. This work was done by G. Fowler Jones, with designs by Sir G. Gilbert Scott. In 1869, new decorative tops called parapets and pinnacles were added. The church was given a special status on July 22, 1986. It became a Grade II* listed building. This means it is a very important historic building.

Church Style and Features

Outside the Church

The 15th century tower

The 16th century south porch

The church shows parts from Anglo-Saxon and Norman times. The chancel is the oldest part, built in the 14th century. There is also a south porch from the 16th century. The church's design is in a style called Perpendicular. This style was popular in England during the late Middle Ages.

The tower has two main levels. It features a large red clock face. There is also a belfry window with two lights, where the church bells are. On the west side of the tower, you can see a sculpture. It shows Sir Henry Vavasour, who was a helper of the church. The church stands on ground that is higher than the road. This area is covered with grass and has a small cemetery.

Inside the Church

Interior

Inside, All Saints' Church has a special pulpit. It is made of oak and has six sides. This pulpit is from the Georgian era. You can also see a carved reading desk. The church has pews from the 19th century, where people sit. There are also several stone monuments inside.

The church has beautiful stained glass windows. The east window in the north aisle was made in 1858. It honors the Gascoigne family. This window shows their family symbols and knights. The chancel has a Norman window. This window has sides that spread out widely. Both the chancel and the nave have a hammer-beamed roof. This type of roof was built in the 19th century.

The Church's Parish

All Saints' Church is one of two churches in its parish. A parish is a local church area. This parish is called Barwick and Elmet and Scholes. The other church in this parish is St. Philip's. St. Philip's Church is located in Scholes.

See also

• List of places of worship in the City of Leeds
• Grade II* listed buildings in Leeds
• Listed buildings in Barwick in Elmet and Scholes