All Saints' Church, Otley facts for kids
Quick facts for kids All Saints' |
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| All Saints' Parish Church | |
Exterior: tower, clock, entrance
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| 53°54′15″N 1°41′41″W / 53.90403°N 1.69478°W | |
| Location | Otley, West Yorkshire |
| Country | England |
| Denomination | Church of England |
| Churchmanship | Open Evangelical |
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| Status | Parish Church |
| Specifications | |
| Materials | rubble stone |
| Administration | |
| Parish | Otley |
| Archdeaconry | Leeds |
| Diocese | Leeds |
| Province | York |
All Saints' Church is a very old church located in Otley, 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.
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A Look at the Church's Past
This church has a long and interesting history! It was first built during the Norman period, which was a very long time ago. Over the centuries, from the 1300s to the 1700s, parts of the church were changed and added to.
Who Was Thomas, Lord Fairfax?
Inside the church, you can find a special tomb. On this tomb are statues of Thomas, Lord Fairfax and his wife. Thomas Fairfax was an important army commander during the time of Elizabeth I. He also served as a Member of Parliament for Yorkshire.
A Protected Building
Because of its age and importance, All Saints' Church was given a special status on July 30, 1951. It became a Grade I listed building. This means it's considered a building of exceptional historical and architectural interest, and it's protected to make sure it stays safe for many more years.
What Does the Church Look Like?
The oldest parts of the church are made from rough, natural stones. The church has tall, straight windows, except for the chancel (the part near the altar), which has two older Norman windows.
Special Features Inside
Inside, you'll see a Georgian oak pulpit. This is where the priest stands to give sermons. There's also a Norman doorway on the north side of the church. It's very old, but experts aren't sure if it's still in its original spot.
Outside the church, there's a special memorial. It remembers the navvies who died while building the nearby Bramhope Tunnel. This tunnel was built between 1845 and 1849. Navvies were the hardworking people who built railways and canals.
More to Explore
- List of places of worship in the City of Leeds
- Grade I listed churches in West Yorkshire
- Grade I listed buildings in West Yorkshire
- Listed buildings in Otley
