All Saints' Church, Sandon facts for kids

Quick facts for kids All Saints' Church
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OS grid reference	TL3225134593
Location	Sandon
Country	United Kingdom
Denomination	Church of England
History
Status	Active
Dedication	All Saints
Architecture
Functional status	Parish church
Heritage designation	Grade I listed
Years built	1348 and later
Administration
Deanery	Buntingford
Diocese	St Albans

All Saints' Church is a historic church located in the village of Sandon, in Hertfordshire, England. It is a Church of England Parish Church, which means it serves the local community. This church is very special because it is listed as Grade I, which is the highest level of protection for historic buildings in England. This shows how important and well-preserved it is.

A Look Back at All Saints' Church History

Early Beginnings and Ownership

The story of All Saints' Church is connected to the history of Sandon village itself. Long ago, around the year 1086, Sandon was one of many areas in Hertfordshire owned by St Paul's Cathedral in London. This means the church and its lands were managed by the cathedral.

St Paul's Cathedral continued to own the manor of Sandon for many centuries. They kept ownership until the 1800s. This long connection shows how important the church was to the cathedral's history.

Building the Church: A Medieval Project

The oldest parts of the church you see today date back to the 1300s. In 1348, St Paul's Cathedral made an agreement to rebuild the chancel of All Saints' Church. The chancel is the part of the church where the altar is located.

This rebuilding project in 1348 is believed to be when the earliest parts of the current church were constructed. Over the years, other parts of the church were added or changed. This makes All Saints' Church a fascinating example of medieval architecture.