All Saints' Church, Castleford facts for kids
Quick facts for kids All Saints' Church |
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| Church of All Saints | |
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| 53°43′35″N 1°21′23″W / 53.7265°N 1.3564°W | |
| OS grid reference | SE425257 |
| Location | Albion Street, Castleford, West Yorkshire |
| Country | England |
| Denomination | Anglican |
| History | |
| Status | Parish church |
| Architecture | |
| Completed | 1866 |
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| Parish | Castleford |
| Diocese | Leeds |
| Province | York |
The Church of All Saints is a special church located in Castleford, West Yorkshire, England. It is an active Anglican parish church, which means it's a local church for the community. It belongs to the Diocese of Leeds.
This church is considered very important because it is a Grade II listed building. This listing helps protect its historical and architectural value. All Saints is one of three Anglican churches in Castleford, along with All Saints at Hightown and St Paul the Apostle.
Building History: When Was All Saints' Church Built?
The Church of All Saints was built a long time ago. Its construction was finished in 1866. The church was designed by an architect named H. F. Bacon.
Church Design: What Does All Saints' Church Look Like?
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All Saints' Church is built using strong, rough-cut sandstone. Its roof is made of slate. The church has a main area called the nave, which has five sections. On both sides of the nave, there are aisles.
The church also features a tower where the main parts of the building cross. There is a porch on the south side with a pointed roof. On the north and south sides, you'll find transepts, which are parts of the church that stick out like arms.
The north aisle has strong supports called buttresses. It also has a special base that looks worn by weather. The windows are shaped with two pointed arches and have decorative shapes inside.
The tower has two main levels and pillars at its corners. It features a white clock face. Below the clock, there are two recessed windows with louvers, which are angled slats. These windows are for the belfry, where the church bells are kept.
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