All Saints' Church, Hoole facts for kids
Quick facts for kids All Saints Church, Hoole |
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| 53°12′04″N 2°52′22″W / 53.2012°N 2.8727°W | |
| OS grid reference | SJ 418 674 |
| Location | Hoole Road, Hoole, Chester, Cheshire |
| Country | England |
| Denomination | Anglican |
| History | |
| Status | Parish church |
| Architecture | |
| Functional status | Active |
| Heritage designation | Grade II |
| Designated | 23 July 1998 |
| Architect(s) | S. W. Dawkes John Douglas and F. (or J.) Walley |
| Architectural type | Church |
| Style | Gothic Revival |
| Groundbreaking | 1867 |
| Completed | 1912 |
| Specifications | |
| Materials | Red sandstone Grey-green slate roofs |
| Administration | |
| Parish | All Saints, Hoole |
| Deanery | Chester |
| Archdeaconry | Chester |
| Diocese | Chester |
| Province | York |
All Saints Church, Hoole, is a church located on Hoole Road in Hoole, Chester, Cheshire, England. It is an active Anglican parish church, which means it serves the local community. The church is part of the Church of England and is considered an important historic building. It is officially listed as a Grade II building, showing its special architectural or historical interest.
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History of All Saints Church
The church was first built in 1867. It was designed by an architect named S. W. Dawkes. Over the years, more parts were added to the church.
Building Additions and Changes
In 1911, a vestry was added. A vestry is a room in a church where the clergy (like priests) get ready for services. The next year, in 1912, the south aisle was built. An aisle is a passageway on the side of the main part of the church. This aisle was designed by John Douglas and F. (or J.) Walley. John Douglas was a famous architect. Even though he passed away, the work on the aisle was completed. Later, in the 20th century, the inside of the church was updated by Graham Holland.
Architecture of the Church
All Saints Church is made from strong red sandstone. Its roofs are covered with grey-green slate. The church has a traditional design.
Key Architectural Features
The main part of the church is called the nave. It has five sections, or "bays." On either side of the nave are the north and south aisles. Each of these sections has its own roof. At the front of the church is the chancel, which is the area around the altar.
There is a tower on the southwest side of the church. This tower has a broach spire, which is a tall, pointy top. You can also find a flat-roofed vestry at the southeast side. A north porch with a gable (a triangular part of a wall) is at the entrance. The windows of the church have special designs called plate tracery. These are stone patterns that hold the glass in place.
See also
- Grade II listed buildings in Chester (north and west)
- List of church restorations, amendments and furniture by John Douglas
