All Saints' Church, Bramham facts for kids
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| Location | Bramham, West Yorkshire |
| Country | England |
| Denomination | Church of England |
| Website | www.BramhamBenefice.org |
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| Status | Parish Church |
| Architecture | |
| Heritage designation | Grade II listed building |
| Style | Medieval |
| Specifications | |
| Materials | Magnesian limestone with slate roof |
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| Parish | Bramham |
| Deanery | New Ainsty |
| Archdeaconry | York |
| Diocese | Diocese of York |
| Province | York |
All Saints' Church is an old and important church located in Bramham, West Yorkshire, England. It's an active Anglican parish church, meaning it's part of the Church of England. This church is considered a special building, listed as a Grade II* listed building because of its historical and architectural importance. It serves the local community and is part of a group of four churches in the area called The Bramham Benefice. The current leader of the church is Reverend Nicholas J. Morgan.
History of All Saints' Church
The oldest parts of All Saints' Church were built a very long time ago, around the year 1150. This means the church dates back to the 12th and 13th centuries. Over the years, especially in the 19th and 20th centuries, some changes and updates were made to the building.
Inside the church, you can find various monuments. These are like memorials to important people from the Fox-Lane family. This family was very well-known in the area and lived at Bramham Park. One of the most notable monuments is dedicated to George Fox-Lane, who lived from 1697 to 1773.
Architectural Style and Features
All Saints' Church is built using a special type of stone called magnesian limestone. Its roof is made of pitched slate. The church has a tall tower on its western side, and on top of the tower, there is a spire that points towards the sky.
The tower has three different levels. It also features a round-headed window and clocks on its southern, northern, and western faces. On the southern side of the church grounds, there is a beautifully decorated gate called a lychgate. This type of gate often has a roof and was traditionally where coffins rested before a burial service.
See also
- List of places of worship in the City of Leeds
- Grade II* listed buildings in Leeds
- Listed buildings in Bramham cum Oglethorpe
